2 1/2 lb Beef short ribs; cut between bones into pieces
7 c Water
1/4 ts Dried hot red pepper flakes
1 ts Aniseed
1 tb Sugar
1/2 lb Turnips; peeled & cut into 3/4-inch cubes
3 lg Garlic cloves; sliced
Directions
Step #1 In a heavy kettle (at least 5 quarts) mix short ribs, water, Scotch, soy sauce, & sugar & bring to a boil.
Step #2 Reduce to a simmer and skim froth.
Step #3 Add gingerroot, covered, flattened with the side of a large knife, aniseed, garlic, cinnamon, & pepper flakes & let simmer, 5 scallions, 2 hrs, or until rib meat is tender.
Step #4 Let ribs cool, uncovered, in broth 30 mins & transfer with a slotted spoon to a cutting board.
Step #5 Chop meat, discarding fat & bones.
Step #6 Strain broth through a fine sieve into a large saucepan & add sliced meat.
Step #7 If finishing & serving soup as soon as possible, spoon off fat.
Step #8 For best results, covered, chill soup, overnight & discard fat.
Step #9 Add turnips & let simmer, covered 10 mins.
Step #10 Add noodles & let simmer, covered, stirring every once in awhile, until tender, about 7 mins.
Step #11 Soup may be prepared up to this point 2 days ahead (cool uncovered before chilling covered).