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A realistic spread of traditional Taiwanese home-cooked dishes on a wooden kitchen table.

Taiwanese Recipes to Cook at Home

C. Sophie
Discover the best Taiwanese Recipes—authentic, comforting dishes like beef noodle soup, and more you can easily cook at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Asian-Inspired, Taiwanese
Servings 4 peoples
Calories 580 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Braised Beef and Broth:

  • 2 lbs beef shank or short ribs cut into chunks
  • 1 large onion quartered
  • 5 slices ginger
  • 5 garlic cloves smashed
  • 3 scallions cut into large pieces
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp dark soy sauce adds color and depth
  • 1/4 cup rice wine
  • 1 tbsp rock sugar or brown sugar
  • 2 star anise
  • 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorn
  • 1 tsp five-spice powder
  • 6 cups water
  • Salt to taste

For Serving:

  • Fresh or dried noodles thick wheat noodles preferred
  • Blanched bok choy
  • Pickled cucumber or daikon sliced
  • Optional: chili oil soy paste, or scallion for garnish

Instructions
 

Step 1: Sear and Braise the Beef

  • In a large Dutch oven or pot, fry the beef pieces over medium-high heat until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pot, sauté the onion, ginger, garlic, and scallion until aromatic.
  • Return the beef to the pot. Add soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and rice wine, mixing well.
  • Toss in star anise, sichuan peppercorn, five-spice powder, and rock sugar.
  • Pour in the water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until beef is fork-tender.

Step 2: Prepare the Noodles and Toppings

  • While the beef simmers, cook the noodles according to package instructions.
  • Blanch bok choy in boiling water for about 1 minute, then set aside.
  • Slice pickled cucumber or daikon for topping, if using.

Step 3: Assemble Your Bowl

  • Place cooked noodles in a deep bowl.
  • Ladle in hot broth and a few generous chunks of braised beef.
  • Add bok choy, pickled veggies, and garnish with fresh scallion or a drizzle of chili oil.
  • Serve hot and enjoy a bowl of true Taiwanese comfort.

Notes

Nutrition Information (Per Serving):

Nutrient Amount
Calories 580 kcal
Fat 22g
Protein 38g
Carbs 52g
Fiber 3g
Sugar 4g
Sodium 1050mg
Note: Nutrition facts may vary based on exact ingredients and portion size.
Keyword beef noodle soup, ecipe from taiwan, Taiwanese comfort food