{"id":"recipe_350ebc0dbf","slug":"hulatang-chinese-hot-and-spicy-beef-soup","title":"Hulatang (Chinese Hot and Spicy Beef Soup)","description":"A thick, peppery, and deeply savory traditional breakfast soup from Henan, China, featuring tender beef, wood ear mushrooms, and a signature spicy kick from white pepper.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":40,"totalMinutes":60,"activeMinutes":30},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"200g Beef brisket or tenderloin, thinly sliced","name":"Beef Brisket","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":7.05,"usUnit":"oz","form":"thinly sliced","notes":"brisket or tenderloin","group":"Protein","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1.5L Water or beef broth","name":"Beef broth","quantity":1.5,"unit":"l","usQuantity":"6 1/3","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"beef broth preferred for depth","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"15g Dried wood ear mushrooms, soaked and shredded","name":"Wood Ear Mushrooms","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.53,"usUnit":"oz","form":"shredded","notes":"dried and soaked","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"50g Dried vermicelli noodles","name":"Vermicelli","quantity":50,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.76,"usUnit":"oz","form":"dried","notes":"glass noodles","group":"Starch","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"10g Ground white pepper","name":"White Pepper","quantity":10,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.5,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"ground","notes":"adjust to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"15ml Light soy sauce","name":"Soy Sauce","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"light","notes":"","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"40g Cornstarch mixed with 60ml water","name":"Cornstarch","quantity":40,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.4,"usUnit":"oz","form":"slurry","notes":"mixed with water","group":"Thickener","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 inch Ginger, minced","name":"Ginger","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"oz","form":"minced","notes":"approx 1 inch piece","group":"Seasoning","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Soak the dried wood ear mushrooms and vermicelli in warm water for 20 minutes until softened. Shred the wood ear mushrooms into thin strips.","group":"Preparation","title":"Soak the dried wood ear mushrooms and vermicelli","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large pot, bring the water or beef broth to a boil. Add the thinly sliced beef and minced ginger. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.","group":"Cooking","title":"Bring the water or beef broth","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the shredded wood ear mushrooms and vermicelli to the pot. Simmer for 10 minutes.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the shredded wood ear mushrooms and vermicelli","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Stir in the light soy sauce and ground white pepper. The soup should become quite spicy and fragrant.","group":"Seasoning","title":"Stir in the light soy sauce and ground white pepper","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Seasoning"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Slowly pour in the cornstarch slurry while stirring constantly until the soup reaches a thick, velvety consistency. Simmer for another 2 minutes to cook out the starch taste. Serve hot.","group":"Finishing","title":"Slowly pour in the cornstarch slurry while stirring constantly","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"The key to a great Hulatang is the quality of the white pepper; it should provide a lingering heat that warms the stomach. If you can find 'wheat gluten' (mianjin), it adds a traditional chewy texture.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Chinese"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["large pot","mixing bowl","chef knife"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["wheat","soy"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":1.5,"unit":"l","note":"Makes approximately 4 large bowls"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The broth and beef can be prepared a day ahead. Add noodles and thickening slurry just before serving to maintain texture."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. The noodles will absorb liquid over time, so you may need to add a splash of water when reheating.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat, stirring frequently due to the thick consistency."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_350ebc0dbf%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=ff959828-24f6-465e-a3e4-64b807c882ed","imageAlt":"Hulatang (Chinese Hot and Spicy Beef Soup) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["spicy","beef","traditional","breakfast","warming"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Hulatang (Chinese Hot and Spicy Beef Soup)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T20:01:17.621Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T20:01:17.621Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_e2ae9b1de8","slug":"doenjang-jjigae-korean-soybean-paste-stew","title":"Doenjang-jjigae (Korean Soybean Paste Stew)","description":"A classic, savory, and deeply comforting Korean stew made with fermented soybean paste, fresh vegetables, and silken tofu.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Korean"]},"course":["soup"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein","low_fat"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_e2ae9b1de8%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=35cff7fb-45a9-496f-9016-7db21223b71b","imageAlt":"Doenjang-jjigae (Korean Soybean Paste Stew) — recipe cover","tags":["korean","stew","doenjang","healthy","savory","comfort food"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_ec6288b434","slug":"hot-and-sour-soup","title":"Hot and Sour Soup (酸辣湯)","description":"A classic, comforting East Asian soup that perfectly balances the heat of white pepper with the tang of black vinegar, filled with textures of silky tofu, crunchy bamboo shoots, and earthy mushrooms.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Chinese"]},"course":["soup","appetizer"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["high_protein","low_fat"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_ec6288b434%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=301700b3-26d4-40c1-83b4-7da8431b02a9","imageAlt":"Hot and Sour Soup (酸辣湯) — recipe cover","tags":["spicy","sour","healthy","warm","traditional","tofu","mushrooms"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":12,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_7151041d49","slug":"korean-soft-tofu-stew-sundubu-jjigae","title":"Korean Soft Tofu Stew (Sundubu-jjigae)","description":"A comforting, bubbling Korean stew made with silken tofu, savory aromatics, and a spicy chili oil base. 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