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    Home » Noodle Soup » Satay Beef Noodle Soup (Hủ Tiếu Sa Tế Bò)

    Published: Mar 23, 2023 · Last Modified: Mar 23, 2023 by Jeannette ·

    Satay Beef Noodle Soup (Hủ Tiếu Sa Tế Bò)

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    Mum’s Satay Beef Noodle Soup is the hidden gem that explodes with flavor! This is a time-saving winter warmer because it’s made with store-bought satay paste so you’ll be slurping into the incredibly decadent broth THAT much sooner.

    If rich noodle soups are right up your alley, you’ll love our Chicken Curry, Oxtail Hot Pot and Beef Stew!

    Satay Beef Noodle Soup in a bowl with chopsticks in it.

    A hearty slurp-worthy meal

    If you love your noodle soups, Mum’s Satay Beef Noodle Soup recipe is one that cannot be missed.

    The first time she made it, our whole family knew it was a keeper. We continued to request it again and again and Mum would happily oblige because she claimed that it was incredibly easy.

    Now that I’ve learnt how to make it, I understand why!

    It comes with a lusciously creamy broth and a handful of ready made sauces, topped with fresh ingredients.

    Just one slurp and you’ll be wanting more!

    What is satay sauce made from?

    A hand holding an open jar of satay sauce.

    Satay sauce is one of those tried and true classics that can be found in many parts of Asia. The base its flavor profile typically comes from roasted or fried peanuts, but many cuisines have added their own spin to it by adding ingredients signature to their tastes.

    You may find some recipes that use it include coconut milk, tamarind, galangal, sugar or chilli with the peanut base.

    Satay sauce is fairly easy to make, but if you don’t have the extra time, your local Asian supermarket should have it in stock.

    Just keep in mind that it’s different to Sa Tế (Vietnamese Lemongrass Chili Sauce). Sa Tế doesn’t contain peanuts. While versatile in how it can be used, it’s often served as a dipping condiment in Phở.

    Now try the satay version in Mum’s easy noodle soup!

    Satay Beef Noodle Soup in a bowl with chopsticks lifting noodles up.

    Why this recipe works

    • Store-bought sauces save you so much time in the kitchen!
    • Aside from making the stock, the rest of the soup base is simply pouring sauces in.
    • There are few ingredients, so the satay flavor really shines.

    What you’ll need

    For the soup’s base

    A dish of sesame oil, chicken bouillon powder, rock sugar and salt along with a container of coconut cream next to two jars of satay sauce.

    About the sauces

    We use two brands of satay sauce for added dimension (Jimmy’s Satế and a BBQ satay sauce). However, you can simply use whichever you have on hand. Ideally, have one that has lots of peanuts.

    For the noodles and meat

    A bag of cooked rice noodles next to a box of sliced beef.

    About the ingredients

    For this recipe, we like to use cooked Phở noodles. However, you can choose whichever you like. Our guide for everything you know about noodle types will show you many more options. You can also opt for the dry version if that’s what you have available.

    Dad bought the rump steak already sliced from the butcher’s. Since they have machines, they can slice it thinly. If you can’t get your hands on pre-cut meat, just buy a slab and put it in the freezer to firm up before slicing. This will help to keep it in shape.

    For the garnish

    A bag of bean sprouts along with tomatoes, cucumbers and Thai basil.

    About the garnish

    We top the dish with tomatoes that are sliced and cucumbers that are cut into thin strips. If you have lemon or lime, you can squeeze that on top to balance the richness.

    How to make this recipe

    A pot of chicken and pork stock.

    Make your chicken and pork stock. When the stock is ready, bring it to a boil and pour in the satay sauces, salt, chicken bouillon powder, rock sugar, coconut cream and sesame oil.

    Let it simmer for 20 minutes.

    Note: If you prefer a thicker consistency, let it simmer for longer until it reaches your preferred consistency. Just remember to taste test and adjust the flavor to preference as cooking for longer will change the flavor.

    A pot of water with a noodle strainer over it with noodles inside.

    If you’re using pre-cooked rice noodles, bring a small pot of water to a boil and quickly blanch them just to warm the strands up.

    Note: For dry rice noodles, cook them in a pot of boiling water as per the packet instructions.

    To serve, put the blanched noodles in a bowl. We do this one serving at a time.

    Cook a portion of the raw beef in a ladle in the satay soup and add it on top of the noodles. Pour the soup in to preference, then garnish with the Thai basil, bean sprouts, tomato, cucumber and a squeeze of lime juice.

    Enjoy immediately as is!

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I add all the beef slices in to cook?

    You certainly can, but we like to cook them one batch at a time so each serving stays fresh. Leaving the meat in the pot will overcook them.

    Can I use a beef stock instead?

    Yes, but keep in mind that the flavor will be slightly different. Also make sure to adjust the taste to preference as you season.

    What can I use as a substitute for satay sauce?

    An alternative that should be easily available is peanut butter. I would recommend going for the crunchy version with all the bits in there for added texture.

    Tips for the best results

    • Stir the pot’s base every 10 minutes. The soup’s thick consistency makes it more likely for the soup to stick to the base and burn.
    • Use a good quality sauce. Since this recipe uses store-bought satay sauces, the richer the ingredients, the more flavorful the dish will be.
    • Simmer for longer. This will thicken and deepen the taste of the soup.
    Satay Beef Noodle Soup in a bowl with chopsticks in it.

    More decadent recipes to love

    • Cà Ri Chay (Vegetarian Vietnamese Curry) – If you’re after a meatless meal, this is the way to go! It comes loaded with vegetables and a rich broth.
    • Vịt Nấu Chao (Vietnamese Duck and Fermented Bean Curd Hot Pot) – Gather the family around the pot and enjoy a savory dish made creamy from fermented bean burd.
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    Satay Beef Noodle Soup in a bowl with chopsticks in it.

    Satay Beef Noodle Soup (Hủ Tiếu Sa Tế Bò)

    This Satay Beef Noodle Soup is the hidden gem that explodes with flavor. It's a time-saving winter warmer made with store-bought satay paste!
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time: 3 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 3 hours hours 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 1916kcal
    Author: Jeannette

    Ingredients

    For The Soup

    • 5 L / 20 US cup chicken and pork stock
    • 1 jar BBQ satay sauce (340g/0.7lb per jar)
    • 1 jar Jimmy's sate sauce (360g/0.8lb per jar)
    • 1 L / 4.22 US cup coconut cream
    • 1/2 US cup sesame oil
    • 1 1/2 tbsp salt (or to taste)
    • 1 tbsp chicken bouillon powder
    • 20 g / 0.04 lb rock sugar (or ot taste)

    For The Noodles And Toppings

    • 2 bag rice noodle
    • 1 kg beef (sliced thinly)

    For The Garnish

    • tomato
    • bean sprout
    • cucumber
    • Thai basil

    Instructions

    • Make your chicken and pork stock. When the stock is ready, bring it to a boil and pour in the satay sauces, salt, chicken bouillon powder, rock sugar, coconut cream and sesame oil.
    • Let it simmer for 20 minutes.
      Note: If you prefer a thicker consistency, let it simmer for longer until it reaches your preferred consistency. Just remember to taste test and adjust the flavor to preference as cooking for longer will change the flavor.
    • If you're using pre-cooked rice noodles, bring a small pot of water to a boil and quickly blanch them just to warm the strands up.
      Note: For dry rice noodles, cook them in a pot of boiling water as per the packet instructions.
    • To serve, put the blanched noodles in a bowl. We do this one serving at a time.
    • Cook a portion of the raw beef in a ladle in the satay soup and add it on top of the noodles.
    • Pour the soup in to preference, then garnish with the Thai basil, bean sprouts, tomato, cucumber and a squeeze of lime juice.
    • Enjoy immediately as is!

    Video

    Notes

    • Stir the pot's base every 10 minutes. The soup's thick consistency makes it more likely for the soup to stick to the base and burn.
    • Use a good quality sauce. Since this recipe uses store-bought satay sauces, the richer the ingredients, the more flavorful the dish will be.
    • Simmer for longer. This will thicken and deepen the taste of the soup.
    • We like to use cooked Phở noodles. You can also opt for the dry version if that's what you have available or whichever type you like.
    • We use two brands of satay sauce for added dimension (Jimmy's Satế and a BBQ satay sauce). However, you can simply use whichever you have on hand. Ideally, have one that has lots of peanuts.
    • Dad bought the rump steak already sliced from the butcher's. If you can't get your hands on pre-cut meat, just buy a slab and put it in the freezer to firm up before slicing. This will help to keep it in shape.
    • We top the dish with sliced tomatoes and cucumbers cut into thin strips. If you have lemon or lime, you can squeeze that on top to balance the richness.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1916kcal | Carbohydrates: 127g | Protein: 63g | Fat: 107g | Saturated Fat: 97g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 3390mg | Potassium: 1892mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 9mg
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    This post was originally published on 29/10/19 and updated with recipe FAQs and expert tips in March 2023.

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    Comments

    1. Katie says

      October 31, 2019 at 6:05 am

      5 stars
      Made this for the family and it was a hit!

      Reply
      • Jeannette says

        October 31, 2019 at 6:30 am

        So glad you and your family enjoyed it, Katie!

        Reply
    2. Michelle Miller says

      October 31, 2019 at 6:44 am

      5 stars
      My kind of recipe! Great ingredients, loads of exotic flavors! Easy and refreshing.

      Reply
      • Jeannette says

        October 31, 2019 at 12:10 pm

        Thanks, Michelle!

        Reply
      • Da says

        March 11, 2020 at 10:16 pm

        Hi, how much chicken stock did u use? It just says chicken stock and no quantity

        Reply
        • Jeannette says

          March 12, 2020 at 12:21 pm

          You’re looking at 5L of chicken stock 🙂

          Reply
    3. Brian Jones says

      October 31, 2019 at 7:49 am

      5 stars
      Fab recipe, really simple and tastes delicious!

      Reply
      • Jeannette says

        October 31, 2019 at 12:11 pm

        Thanks, Brian! Glad you liked it!

        Reply
    4. Dannii says

      October 31, 2019 at 9:14 am

      You can’t beat a comforting noodle soup and this beef version looks delicious.

      Reply
      • Jeannette says

        October 31, 2019 at 12:11 pm

        Agreed! Thanks, Dannii!

        Reply
    5. Adrianne says

      October 31, 2019 at 10:30 am

      5 stars
      This is a seriously amazing looking soup!! I wish it has been my dinner tonight!! I love Asian food and this is right up my alley, yum and can’t wait to give it a go, thanks

      Reply
      • Jeannette says

        October 31, 2019 at 12:12 pm

        I’m so excited for you, Adrianne! It’ll be one dish to remember!

        Reply
    6. David says

      October 31, 2019 at 10:46 am

      5 stars
      Mmm, delicious, I love this flavorful sauce! It’s definitely getting to be the season for satisfying soups like this.

      Reply
      • Jeannette says

        October 31, 2019 at 12:13 pm

        Thanks, David! The sauces sure make a difference!

        Reply
    7. Lisa says

      November 03, 2019 at 4:00 am

      How much of the stock do you need?

      Reply
      • Jeannette says

        November 04, 2019 at 6:07 am

        You’re looking at about 5L but it depends how rich or concentrated you’d like your broth. So just add 3L and take it from there 🙂

        Reply
    8. Thyana says

      April 26, 2020 at 9:22 pm

      Can coconut milk be used or does it have to be coconut cream?

      Reply
      • Jeannette says

        April 27, 2020 at 12:31 am

        Coconut cream will give it a much thicker and richer flavour, but you can certainly use coconut milk. Just keep it mind it will be much lighter in consistency and flavour 🙂

        Reply
    9. Philip Cordeiro says

      September 21, 2020 at 1:44 am

      Hello looks like a great recipe, I work in Calgary Alberta and there is an abundant of Vietnamese restaurants here. I love satay soup…
      Just curious on how you get the peanut flavour in your soup?
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Jeannette says

        September 21, 2020 at 6:10 pm

        Hi Philip! We get the peanut flavour using satay sauce, which has peanuts in it 😀

        Reply
    10. James says

      January 03, 2021 at 10:20 am

      Do you use the Sate Chili Sauce? its listed at the top but not in the recipe directions.

      Reply
      • Jeannette says

        January 05, 2021 at 8:22 pm

        I did use the sate chili sauce and thanks for pointing that out! I have updated the recipe directions to include it 😀

        Reply
    11. Kim says

      August 01, 2021 at 12:02 pm

      5 stars
      I remember eating this yummy beef satay noodle soup on my Dad’s family side. So excited that I can make this at home. Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Jeannette says

        August 02, 2021 at 10:05 pm

        What wonderful memories, Kim! I hope you enjoy making and eating it at home. You’re most welcome!

        Reply
    12. Sara says

      November 16, 2021 at 6:44 am

      Can this be made using beef stock or pho?

      Reply
      • Jeannette says

        November 16, 2021 at 6:20 pm

        Hi, Sara! I wouldn’t recommend it because the flavors will be quite strong for this dish. If you want to have a beefier flavor, then you can stick to the beef stock. Otherwise a chicken and pork stock will do.

        Reply
    13. Andrea says

      November 06, 2022 at 2:57 am

      This recipes looks great. My son and I love seafood pho (with a peanut satay broth) would this be similar ? I’ll give it a go because it looks so similar! Thx!

      Reply
      • Jeannette says

        January 05, 2023 at 12:14 pm

        Hi, Andrea! I haven’t tried seafood pho with a peanut satay broth before, but I suspect Mum’s Satay Beef Noodle Soup would be slightly different because it’ll have more of a beef flavor than a seafood one. Glad you’re going to try it out! Let me know how it goes 😀

        Reply
    14. Liu says

      March 24, 2023 at 3:39 am

      5 stars
      This reminds me of a teo chew beef noodle soup i had, but i’ve never seen these sauces in the grocery store before 🙁 do you know how to make them? Is it possible to get a closer shot of the sauce?

      Reply
      • Jeannette says

        March 24, 2023 at 12:07 pm

        Hi, Liu! I wouldn’t be surprised if it stems from a Teo Chew Beef Noodle Soup. I’ve heard that this dish is a result of Teo Chew people migrating to Vietnam. I did a Google search for you to get a picture of the sauces. I hope these help:
        Jimmy’s Sate Sauce: https://asianpantry.com.au/products/jimmys-sate-sauce-360g?variant=39810929754211&currency=AUD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8e-gBhD0ARIsAJiDsaU_S9I8XoPEkgkqTyYLyRqVZcHMayyhleQBuGEw6KOOOUTOy9k7zZYaAhKzEALw_wcB
        BBQ Satay Sauce: https://www.orientalwebshop.nl/zh/happy-bbq-satay-sauce-340g

        Reply
    5 from 8 votes (1 rating without comment)

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