Tomato Beef Noodle Soup with Cilantro

Method 6 steps

1. 01

   Toss the beef with cornstarch and 1 tbsp soy sauce and set aside for 10 minutes.

2. 02

   Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the garlic and ginger for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and tomato paste and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, mashing, until the tomatoes collapse into a thick sauce.

3. 03

   Add the broth, star anise, remaining soy sauce and sugar. Simmer for 20 minutes, then remove the ginger and star anise.

4. 04

   Meanwhile, cook the noodles in a separate pot of boiling water according to the package, until tender but still springy. Drain and divide among bowls.

5. 05

   Bring the broth to a rolling simmer, drop in the beef slices and poach for 1 to 2 minutes, just until no longer pink.

6. 06

   Ladle the broth and beef over the noodles and top with a generous pile of cilantro.

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