Description
This Delicious Satay Beef Noodle Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender beef strips simmered in a rich, aromatic broth made with coconut milk, peanut butter, and red curry paste. Served over soft rice noodles and garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges, this soup offers a perfect balance of creamy, spicy, and savory flavors in every bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Broth
- 250g beef strips
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
Noodles
- 200g rice noodles
Flavorings & Seasonings
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
Garnish
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions until tender. Drain well and set aside, keeping them warm.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Add Curry Paste and Peanut Butter: Stir in the red curry paste and peanut butter, cooking for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is aromatic and well combined.
- Create Broth: Pour in the beef broth and coconut milk, stirring thoroughly to blend all the flavors. Add soy sauce for seasoning and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Simmer Beef: Let the broth simmer gently for 10 minutes to develop flavor. Then add the beef strips, cooking for another 10 minutes or until the beef is tender and cooked through.
- Assemble Soup: Divide the cooked rice noodles evenly into serving bowls. Ladle the hot satay beef soup over the noodles.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish each bowl with fresh cilantro leaves and a squeeze of lime juice to add a refreshing finish. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- For a spicier soup, add extra red curry paste or a dash of chili flakes.
- You can substitute beef strips with chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
- Rice noodles are delicate; avoid overcooking to maintain their texture.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control the salt level in the soup.
- Leftover soup can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and gently reheated before serving.
