Yakamein Recipe
"Also known as Old Sober, this is a heartwarming and soul-restoring soup with roots in New Orleans, a special dish that makes you feel whole again Its origins are murky, but some trace them to the 19th century, when Chinese immigrants worked alongside African Americans on plantations and railroads These days, yakamein can be sought out in New Orleans as a hangover cure..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 pound chuck roast, thinly sliced (see Tip)
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4 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable
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1 cup chopped celery (from about 2 ribs)
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and diced
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1/2 teaspoon fine salt
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
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1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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4 cups beef stock (preferably unsalted or low-sodium)
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8 ounces spaghetti
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4 hard-boiled eggs, cooled and peeled
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1/2 cup sliced scallions, for serving
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Ketchup, soy sauce or hot sauce, for serving (optional)
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