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Lamb & Glass Noodle Pot (羊肉粉丝煲)

羊肉粉丝煲 · yáng ròu fěn sī bāo

家庭快手版 · Home version: Family version builds a quick lamb broth, then simmers glass noodles and leafy greens in a claypot so everything soaks up the savory lamb flavor at the table.

A claypot of this bubbling on the table is the northern answer to hot pot — everyone dips in, the noodles drinking the broth last.

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Reviewed by HǎoWèi editorial team · Last updated 2026-08-29

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Ingredients

  • lamb slices (hot-pot style)羊肉片(火锅式)🛒 local300 g
  • glass noodles (mung bean vermicelli)绿豆粉丝🏮 asian80 g
  • baby bok choy小白菜🛒 local150 g
  • fresh ginger, sliced生姜(切片)🛒 local15 g
  • light soy sauce生抽🏮 asian20 ml
  • sesame oil芝麻油🏮 asian10 ml

lamb slices (hot-pot style): Thin slices cook in seconds; sub with beef if needed.

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Instructions

  1. 1Soak glass noodles in warm water 10 minutes until pliable; drain.

    泡软粉丝

    🔍 Look for 10 分钟 · 10 minutes

    Visual: 粉丝弯而不折。Noodles bend without snapping.

    You know it's right when: 无硬白芯。No hard white core remains.

  2. 2In a claypot or pot, bring 600 ml water with ginger and light soy to a boil, then add lamb slices and cook 1 minute.

    吊汤下肉

    🔍 Look for High heat 1 分钟 · 1 minute

    Visual: 羊肉由粉转白不透明。Lamb turns from pink to opaque white.

    You know it's right when: 汤略浊,肉香起。Broth clouds lightly and smells meaty.

  3. 3Add noodles and bok choy; simmer 3 minutes until noodles are translucent and greens wilt.

    下粉下菜

    🔍 Look for Medium heat 3 分钟 · 3 minutes

    Visual: 粉丝透亮顺滑,小白菜转翠。Noodles clear and slippery; bok choy brightens.

    You know it's right when: 粉丝不再粉感。Noodles no longer chalky.

  4. 4Drizzle sesame oil and taste for salt; keep the pot gently bubbling at the table.

    淋油保温

    🔍 Look for Low heat 1 分钟 · 1 minute

    Visual: 油珠浮面,砂锅懒沸。Oil pearls on the surface; pot gives a lazy simmer.

    You know it's right when: 芝麻焦香提汤。Nutty sesame aroma lifts the broth.

  5. 5Serve straight from the pot; slurp noodles last to catch the fullest broth.

    原锅分食

    🔍 Look for 2 分钟 · 2 minutes

    Visual: 粉丝油亮,挂满汤汁。Noodles glossy, clinging to broth.

    You know it's right when: 样样皆染羊鲜。Everything tastes of lamb.

Tips

  • · Soak noodles first or they drink all the broth raw.
  • · Use a claypot if you have one — it keeps the stew bubbling at the table.
  • · Add greens last so they stay crisp-tender.

Sources & references

Quantities, technique notes, and substitution ratios are cross-checked against established Chinese cookery references and standard food-science sources.

Common questions

How do you cook vermicelli (glass noodles) in a clay pot without it turning to mush?

Soak the dried vermicelli in warm water just until pliable (not fully soft) before adding — it finishes cooking in the broth. Add it last, give it only 2–3 minutes, and don't let it sit in liquid too long or it bloats and breaks. A clay pot holds heat well, so pull it off the flame the moment the noodles are tender.

Source: HǎoWèi clay-pot guide

Is there a vegan substitute for oyster sauce?

Yes — 'mushroom oyster sauce' (often labeled vegetarian/vegan) is sold in most Asian grocers and increasingly in mainstream supermarkets. It behaves 1:1 and adds the same glossy umami. Watch labels if you're also gluten-free; most brands are GF, some aren't.

Source: HǎoWèi substitution engine

What's the difference between light and dark soy sauce?

Light soy (生抽) is the everyday salty seasoning — thin and salty, used in most recipes. Dark soy (老抽) is thicker, darker, slightly sweet, and used mostly for color (braises, fried rice). If you only buy one, get light soy. For dark soy's color: 1 tbsp light soy + a pinch of sugar + a few drops of molasses.

Source: HǎoWèi pantry guide

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