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**Red-Cooked Beef Short Ribs with Daikon: A Culinary Symphony of Bold Flavors and Comforting Texture**

Braised in a captivating sauce that dances on the palate, the red-cooked beef short ribs in this recipe transcend the boundaries of ordinary stews. The succulent, fall-off-the-bone beef is lovingly embraced by a symphony of aromatic spices, soy sauce, and the subtle sweetness of rock sugar. This harmonious blend of flavors seeps deep into the meat, creating a taste experience that lingers long after the last bite. Accompanying the beef are tender chunks of daikon radish, absorbing the rich sauce like culinary sponges, adding a delightful textural contrast to the dish. With each spoonful, this red-cooked beef short ribs with daikon transports you to a realm of culinary bliss, where comfort food meets exquisite flavors. But that's just the beginning of a delectable journey, as this article unveils a treasure trove of other tantalizing recipes, each with its own unique charm and flavor profile.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

RED-COOKED BEEF SHORT RIBS WITH DAIKON



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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

2 pounds boneless beef short ribs or chuck, cut in 1/2-inch strips
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons Chinese sweet wine or sherry
2 teaspoons grated ginger
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cinnamon stick
2 star anise
1/2 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
2 small strips orange peel
4 dry red chiles, available in Asian markets
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons potato starch dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water (optional)
1 pound daikon radish, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Cilantro sprigs
1/4 cup slivered scallions

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

RED-COOKED BEEF SHORT RIBS WITH DAIKON



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Categories     Beef     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 pounds boneless beef short ribs or chuck, cut in 1/2-inch strips
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons Chinese sweet wine or sherry
2 teaspoons grated ginger
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cinnamon stick
2 star anise
1/2 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
2 small strips orange peel
4 dry red chiles, available in Asian markets
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons potato starch dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water (optional)
1 pound daikon radish, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Cilantro sprigs
1/4 cup slivered scallions

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. 2.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.3.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.4.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.5.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.6.Put beef in a serving dish and arrange daikon on a platter. Drizzle both with sesame oil and garnish with cilantro sprigs and scallions.

RED-COOKED BEEF SHORT RIBS



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Traditional red-cooked dishes - they take their name from the mahogany color the sauce imparts to the meat - are simple braises of rice wine, light and dark soy sauces, with some sugar and aromatics. The version Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin and Quealy Watson serve at Best Quality Daughter, their restaurant in San Antonio, turbocharges that formula. Dried chiles and Sichuan peppercorns bring fire and tingle, and star anise and cinnamon provide warmth. There's a whisper of orange, a bite of ginger. Tomato paste and doubanjiang, a fermented chile bean paste, offer depth. Do take the time to use some of the braising liquid to serve as the base for the finishing glaze, thick and glossy as demi-glace. It's worth it.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     meat, main course

Time 4h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

2 tablespoons neutral oil, like canola
5 pounds bone-in short ribs, at least 1 1/2 inches thick
1 (3-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into thick slices
2 cinnamon sticks
8 dried Chinese chiles
4 pieces dried orange peel (or fresh orange peel with no pith, well toasted)
3 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns, toasted, then crushed or ground (about 2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
2 whole star anise
1 cup Shaoxing rice wine
1 1/2 cups low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup dark soy sauce
1 packed cup light or dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
3 cups chicken stock
3 cups braising liquid from the ribs
2 medium white onions, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup doubanjiang
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup Shaoxing rice wine
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into thick slices
5 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
3 tablespoons cornstarch
Bibb lettuce leaves
Thai basil, chopped cilantro and sliced scallions
Sliced cucumbers
Cooked white rice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300 degrees. Prepare the ribs: Heat oil in a large lidded Dutch oven over medium-high. Working in batches, sear short ribs on all sides until deeply and evenly browned, about 10 minutes per batch. Transfer browned short ribs to a large plate, and continue with remaining ribs.
  • Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of remaining fat, leaving the good browned bits behind. Reduce heat to medium. Add ginger, cinnamon, chiles, orange peel, Sichuan peppercorns, black peppercorns and star anise, and stir to get them coated in the fat. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the ginger has started to soften.
  • Add the rice wine, soy sauces, sugar and molasses, then the chicken stock, and stir to combine. Using tongs, return short ribs to the pot, along with any juices that have accumulated, nestling them into the braising liquid bone-side up, so the meat is submerged. Bring to a simmer, then cover and transfer to oven.
  • Cook, undisturbed, until short ribs are meltingly tender and falling off the bone (you should be able to shred the meat with a fork), 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
  • Using tongs, remove the ribs from the pot and put them on a warm platter. Wrap tightly with aluminum foil and a couple of dish towels to keep them warm while you make the sauce.
  • Prepare the sauce: Strain 3 cups of the braising liquid from the Dutch oven into another pot, discarding remaining braising liquid and solids. Set it over medium-high heat, and add the onions, tomato paste, doubanjiang, soy sauce, rice wine, ginger, garlic and five-spice powder; stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then cook, undisturbed, for 15 minutes, until reduced and thickened.
  • Strain the sauce through a colander back into the Dutch oven you used to cook the ribs, and place the pot over medium-high heat. Make a slurry of the cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water, then whisk it into the sauce to thicken, 1 to 2 minutes. You're looking for something thick and glossy, like a demi-glace.
  • Unwrap the ribs, daub them liberally with the sauce and serve with Bibb lettuce leaves, Thai basil, cilantro, scallions, cucumbers, rice and the remaining sauce.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Beef Short Ribs: Look for short ribs that are evenly marbled with fat, as this will help ensure that they stay moist during cooking.
  • Prepare the Short Ribs Properly: Before cooking, remove any excess fat from the short ribs and brown them in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. This will help develop flavor and color.
  • Use a Variety of Spices and Aromatics: Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and aromatics when making red-cooked beef short ribs. Some common ingredients that work well include star anise, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and garlic.
  • Simmer the Short Ribs Low and Slow: The key to tender, fall-off-the-bone short ribs is to simmer them low and slow. This can take several hours, but it's worth the wait.
  • Add Vegetables for Extra Flavor: Feel free to add vegetables to your red-cooked beef short ribs, such as carrots, potatoes, and onions. This will help round out the flavor and make the dish more hearty.

Conclusion:

Red-cooked beef short ribs are a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make this dish at home. Just be sure to follow the tips above for the best results!

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