It has been a very long time since I’ve made any type of noodle soup. I used to make it all the time for us but for some reason after I became pregnant and had a baby it just never occurred to me to cook noodle soups. I don’t know why. Noodle soups are essentially a one pot meal and fairly easy to put together. I had a hankering for something spicy, warm and filled with noodles one day. I had always wanted to try making my own Ni Rou Mian so I jumped at the opportunity. I did some research on the internet and consulted my Taiwanese friend since I have never even tasted a bowl of Ni Rou Mian before. There were variants from recipe to recipe of course – some were spicy, others not; some used tomato paste instead of whole tomatoes. But I came to the conclusion that either way, I just couldn’t go wrong with a big pot of beef noodle soup. Yes – comfort food at its best. Continue reading
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