Braised Beef Shin with Five Spice

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Blanch beef shin in boiling water for 5 minutes to remove impurities. Drain and rinse thoroughly with cold water. Pat dry.

2. 2

   Heat cooking oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add smashed garlic, ginger slices, star anise, bay leaves, and dried tangerine peel. Sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the blanched beef shin to the pot. Sprinkle with five-spice powder and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes, coating the beef evenly.

4. 4

   Pour in soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, and hot water/beef broth. Bring to a rolling boil.

5. 5

   Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

6. 6

   If adding white radish, add it during the last 30 minutes of braising. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.

7. 7

   Serve hot, garnished with chopped spring onions.