YAKKAMEIN

Yakkamein

 ◦ 1 (2 1/2-to 3-pound) boneless chuck or eye of round roast

 ◦ 8 to 9 cups water

 ◦ 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning, such as Tony Chachere's

 ◦ 1/2 to 2/3 cup soy sauce, plus more to taste

 ◦ 1 tablespoon ketchup, plus more for topping if you like

 ◦ 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

 ◦ 1 1/2 tablespoons hot sauce, plus more to taste

 ◦ 1 (1-pound) package of spaghetti, cooked according to package directions

 ◦ 1 bunch scallions, trimmed and sliced

 ◦ 5 hard-boiled eggs, cut in half

PREPARATION

 Place the beef roast in a large stockpot. Cover with water, and then add the Creole seasoning. Place over medium-high heat, bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3 to 4 hours, until the beef is tender. Remove the beef to a large bowl and allow the beef and stock to cool for 20 to 30 minutes.

Shred or chop cooled beef, removing and discarding any large chunks of fat. Skim the fat from the top of the stock. Add the soy sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce to the stock, tasting as you go and adjusting the seasonings if needed. When you’re ready to serve, reheat the skimmed stock over medium heat until simmering.

To serve, divide the spaghetti and meat among 10 bowls. Top each with scallions and half an egg and ladle some stock over the top. Serve with hot sauce or ketchup.

Recipe from Garden & Gun’s The Southerner’s Cookbook.