Braised Beef Shank Appetizer (滷牛腱)
 
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A favorite Taiwanese cold appetizer for the hot summer - this braised beef shank is perfect as a side dish.
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Recipe type: Appetizer
Cuisine: Taiwanese
Serves: 4-8
Ingredients
  • 1 whole beef shank (about 2 pounds)
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup Shaoxing rice wine
  • 1 tbsp rock sugar
  • ½ tsp Chinese five spice powder
  • 2 cloves of star anise
  • 2” ginger root
  • 3 stalks of green onion
  • water
Instructions
  1. Parboil beef shank in hot water for about 1-2 minutes and drain (optional)
  2. Slice ginger and chop green onions
  3. Heat pan to medium high heat with a tbsp of oil
  4. Add ginger first, then green onions and cook until onions start to wilt
  5. Add in five spice powder, star anise, rock sugar and toss for another minute
  6. Add Shaoxing wine and soy sauce until simmering
  7. Place beef shank in a pot and pour sauce into the pot
  8. Add water until beef shank is submerged
  9. Turn up heat until sauce boils then turn down to a low simmer
  10. Cover and simmer for about 1 ½ to 2 hours until you can pierce with a fork
  11. Remove and allow to cool
  12. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours until chilled
  13. Slice thinly across the grain, garnish with some chopped green onions and cilantro and serve cold
Notes
Can be stored whole and frozen for up to 1 month by wrapping in plastic wrap then newspaper. Let it thaw in the fridge prior to slicing.
Recipe by It's My Dish at https://itsmydish.com/braised-beef-shank-appetizer/