RED-COOKED BEEF SHORT RIBS WITH DAIKON
This technique, called red cooking, involves simmering meat with soy sauce, sugar and sweet aromatics like star anise and cinnamon. It happens in a wok, but instead of a quick high-heat stir-fry, it is a slow braise, more like a savory stew. Once the stew is assembled and simmering, it's mostly a matter of waiting. Top off the liquid from time to time, but add only enough to barely cover the meat. The final step of cooking down the sauce intensifies the seasoning, accentuating the pungency of ginger and orange.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Put meat in a medium saucepan, cover with cold water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer 2 to 3 minutes, skimming off any foam. Drain meat in colander, discarding liquid.
- Transfer meat to medium bowl and season lightly with salt. Add soy sauce, wine, ginger, garlic, cinnamon, star anise, Sichuan peppercorns, orange peel and chiles. Mix to coat and marinate 15 minutes.
- Put 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add sugar and stir until beginning to brown, about 1 minute. Add marinated meat and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add 2 cups water and bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer until meat is tender, 40 minutes to an hour, adding water occasionally to keep meat barely covered.
- To prevent meat from overcooking, remove and set aside, then bring remaining cooking liquid to a rapid simmer over high heat and reduce to intensify color and flavor. (Or thicken sauce with potato starch.) Return meat to wok and coat with reduced sauce.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a separate pan over medium-high heat. Add daikon, season with salt and pepper, and stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
- Put beef in a serving dish and arrange daikon on a platter. Drizzle both with sesame oil and garnish with cilantro sprigs and scallions.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 474, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 665 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 2 grams
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Gamer Pride
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The beef short ribs were cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing.
J_salgado Salgado
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The beef short ribs are always fall-apart tender and the sauce is delicious.
Fanelo Shisandhaku Angulo
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family. The beef short ribs were tender and the sauce was flavorful.
Tanka Maya
[email protected]The beef short ribs were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This is a must-try recipe for any beef lover. The beef short ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful.
Aj official
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. The beef short ribs were cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful.
Steve Browm
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and the results were incredible. The beef short ribs were fall-apart tender and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again!
khalil afghan
[email protected]I've tried many red-cooked beef short ribs recipes, but this one is by far the best. The meat was so tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!
abisth salas
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The beef short ribs were cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a meal to remember.
One and only Massimo
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the tender beef short ribs and the flavorful sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Cynthia Mlotshwa
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The beef short ribs were fall-apart tender and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again!
Basant Nagari
[email protected]The beef short ribs were melt-in-your-mouth tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
Celiwe Mazibuko
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. The daikon adds a nice touch of sweetness and the beef short ribs are always so tender. I highly recommend this recipe!
Naresh Bohara
[email protected]This red-cooked beef short ribs recipe was a hit! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was flavorful and aromatic. I served it over rice and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.