My mom has long been known as the chef of the household (hence the name Noms From Mom). But when it comes to the Taiwanese classic dish, beef noodle soup (牛肉面), my dad reigns supreme in the Jeng family household. This recipe, now named after him, has taken him years to perfect. It’s not a quick dish (nor should it be), but as an expert beef noodle soup consumer, I can tell you it is worth the wait.
noodle soup

Pho-tastic
Growing up, I was never a huge fan of noodle soup or really any clear broth soup. What a fool I was. Now I make or eat noodle soups any chance I get… like today’s lunch – this homemade Vietnamese pho.
Mom and Dad are in a Beef Noodle Soup War
…and the clear winner is my belly.

Mom’s version of beef noodle soup: broth is ‘thinner’, but dish is more fully loaded. Whatcha got, dad?!