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West Lake Beef Soup First Release

West Lake Beef Soup First Release

A classic Hangzhou soup of minced beef, white beech mushrooms and silken tofu thickened with cornstarch, enriched with egg white for a smooth, delicate, gently savory bowl.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Prepare beef tenderloin, white beech mushrooms, soft tofu, eggs, cilantro, and small green onions.

  2. 2
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    Cut the beef tenderloin into cubes, then chop finely. Cut the tofu into cubes, chop the white shimeji mushrooms into cubes, beat the egg whites into a small bowl, and finely chop the scallions and cilantro.

  3. 3
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    Soak the minced beef in water to loosen it, and prepare the wet starch.

  4. 4
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    Add the minced beef to boiling water and blanch until just cooked (skim off the foam).

  5. 5
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    Scoop out.

  6. 6
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    Place the pot in water (or chicken broth) and bring to a boil, then add the white beech mushrooms.

  7. 7
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    Add tofu and minced beef.

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    Adjust the salt.

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    Add pepper powder.

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    Pour in the wet starch.

  11. 11
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    Beat in the egg whites, add a few drops of sesame oil, and remove from heat. Pour into a bowl and sprinkle with cilantro and chopped green onions.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Beef tenderloin
    100 g
  • White Beech Mushroom
    1 handful
  • Silken tofu
    1 piece

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • Coriander
    1 stick

Seasonings

  • Salt
    to taste
  • Black pepper
    3 g
  • Sesame oil
    to taste