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Yakamein

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Yakamein, also known as ‘Old Sober,’ is a Creole noodle soup from New Orleans that blends African American and Chinese influences. Made with spaghetti, tender beef or shrimp, a soy-seasoned broth, and a boiled egg, it’s a hearty and flavorful comfort food often touted as a hangover cure.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz spaghetti noodles
  • 1 lb beef chuck roast or stew beef (or substitute chicken or shrimp)
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp Creole seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • Hot sauce (optional, to taste)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown beef on all sides.
  2. Add beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire, Creole seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5–2 hours until beef is tender.
  3. While broth simmers, cook spaghetti noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  4. Boil eggs to desired doneness (hard-boiled is traditional). Peel and slice in half.
  5. Remove beef from the pot and shred or slice. Taste broth and adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. To serve, place noodles in bowls, top with beef, pour over hot broth, and add half a boiled egg.
  7. Garnish with green onions and hot sauce, if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Simmer the broth low and slow for maximum flavor and tender beef.
  • Cook noodles separately to prevent them from becoming mushy.
  • Add shrimp in the last 5 minutes of cooking for a seafood version.

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