Braised Noodle in Savory Sauce

Braised Noodle in Savory Sauce

This aromatic Tea Tree Mushroom Noodle Soup is a flavor-packed delight, combining earthy tea tree mushrooms with a rich, spiced brine for an unforgettable meal. The broth simmers with star anise, cinnamon, peppercorns, and other warm spices, infusing depth into every bite. Tender noodles soak up the fragrant broth, while crisp cucumber, sweet carrot shreds, and fluffy egg pancakes add texture. A splash of Shaoxing wine enhances the eggs, and a drizzle of sesame paste brings nutty richness. Quick-cooked small oil vegetables and fresh scallions brighten the dish, making it a balanced and satisfying bowl. Perfect for spice lovers, this recipe’s layered flavors and hearty ingredients create a comforting yet vibrant noodle soup that’s sure to impress. Enjoy every spoonful of this umami-rich, homemade masterpiece!

15 Minutes
Medium
4 servings
Recipe Main Course

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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tea tree mushrooms
100g
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eggs
2 pieces
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noodles
150g

The aromatics

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small oil vegetables
200g
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cucumber
50g
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carrots
50g

The sauce & seasonings

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star anise
1 piece
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cinnamon
1 small piece (5g)
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peppercorns
5 pieces
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bay leaves
1 leaf
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cloves
2 pieces
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cardamom
1 piece
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licorice
1 small piece (3g)
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sesame paste
2 tablespoons

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Soak dried tea tree mushrooms in water, wash and clean, then soak in water again. Put the mushroom soaking water into a pot, add some clean water, and ingredients like star anise, cinnamon, peppercorns, bay leaves, cloves, cardamom, licorice, salt, and a small amount of sugar, then boil to make the brine.

2. Step 2

Step 2
While cooking the brine, prepare other ingredients. Add a small amount of Shaoxing wine to the eggs. If you don’t like the taste of wine, you can add less or add a little water.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Wash and clean the small oil vegetables, cut the cucumber and carrot into shreds, and beat the eggs.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Heat the wok with some fragrant oil, make an egg pancake, fry until it is solid, take it out and let it cool, then cut it into shreds. Leave some egg fragments in the brine to increase the fragrance. Stir-fry the carrots with a little salt.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Boil the brine for 10 minutes, the fragrance and soup color will come out. You can cook for another 5-10 minutes according to your taste to make the brine more concentrated.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Add water and noodles. When the noodles are almost cooked, add the small oil vegetables and cook until they are done. Add sesame paste before serving.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Serve, garnish with scallions.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Enjoy your meal!

9. Step 9

Step 9
Start eating!

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