Ingredient:

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 tablespoon Szechuan peppercorns
• 1-1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 2-in. cubes
• 3 1/4-in. slices fresh gingerroot
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Shaoxing cooking wine
• 1 tablespoon rock sugar or honey
• 2 teaspoons chili bean paste
• 5 whole star anise
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 dried Szechuan chiles
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 2 medium daikon radish, chopped
• 14 ounces uncooked Chinese noodles
• Optional: Fresh cilantro leaves, sesame oil