Beef and Radish Soup
Soup

Beef and Radish Soup

timer 60 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Medium
person 4 servings
Recipe
Beef and Radish Soup

About This Recipe

This Spicy Sichuan Beef Steak and Radish Soup is a bold, aromatic dish that combines tender beef with the warmth of Sichuan spices and the freshness of white radish. The beef is first blanched, then pressure-cooked with dried chili peppers, star anise, ginger, bay leaves, and Sichuan peppercorns for deep, complex flavors. Soy sauce, cooking wine, and salt enhance the richness, while the radish adds a sweet, earthy balance. Finished with fresh cilantro to cut through the richness, this soup is hearty, fragrant, and perfect for cold days or whenever you crave a comforting yet spicy meal. Quick to prepare in a pressure cooker, it delivers restaurant-quality taste with minimal effort. A must-try for lovers of Sichuan cuisine!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 60m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • beef steak 500g
The aromatics
  • white radish 300g
  • cilantro as needed
The sauce & seasonings
  • dried chili peppers 3-4 pieces
  • star anise 2 pieces
  • ginger 50g
  • bay leaves 2 pieces
  • Sichuan peppercorns 1 tsp
  • soy sauce 2 tbsp
  • salt to taste
  • cooking wine 1 tbsp

menu_book Directions

1
Step 1
Step 1
Wash the beef steak clean, cut it into pieces, and blanch it in boiling water for a few minutes. Then, take it out and drain the water.
2
Step 2
Put the beef steak into a pressure cooker, add dried chili peppers, star anise, ginger, bay leaves, Sichuan peppercorns, soy sauce, salt, cooking wine, and enough water to cover the beef. Stir well, cover the lid, and cook over high heat until the steam comes out. Then, reduce the heat to medium and cook for 20-30 minutes.
3
Step 3
While waiting, peel and cut the white radish into pieces, and wash the cilantro clean for later use.
4
Step 4
After the pressure cooker releases the steam, add the white radish and continue cooking over medium heat for 10-20 minutes. Then, turn off the heat.
5
Step 5
After the pressure cooker releases the steam again, pour the contents into a soup bowl, put the washed cilantro on top (to absorb excess oil), and serve.

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