Eating in China
Clear light amber beef stock in a small plain bowl, with a subtle natural surface sheen.

Beef stock

牛肉汤Niúròu tāng

Liquid broth slowly extracted from beef and beef bones.

Type
Stocks and broths

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

Liquid broth slowly extracted from beef and beef bones.

In the kitchen

Chilled as the soup for Yanbian cold noodles.

The cold-noodle broth is clear; seasoning varies.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有牛肉汤吗?

Does this dish contain Beef stock?

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