anise beef
The very first time I had this was with a couple of Chinese friends at a restaurant that catered to Chinese. Actually they had a special menu just for Chinese people. It is like a beef stew and the star anise gives it a great flavor.
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yield
6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef brisket, cubed
- 2 - star anise
- 1 teaspoon szechuan peppercorns
- 1 1/4 dashes oil
- 4 slices fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons rice wine or dry sherry
- 2/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 - piece of dried orange peel, 2"x1"
- 2/3 cup water
- 2 - carrots, sliced diagonally
How To Make anise beef
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Step 1Use a cleaver to cut beef into 1-inch cubes. Place star anise and peppercorns on a 3-inch square of cheesecloth. Bring corners together and tie with kitchen twine.
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Step 2Heat oil in a large saucepan over high heat for 1 minute. Stir fry garlic and ginger until garlic is golden, 30 seconds.
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Step 3Add beef cubes. Stir fry until lightly browned about 2-3 minutes.
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Step 4Add cheesecloth bag, wine, soy sauce, sugar and dried orange peel; mix well. Cover and cook 5 minutes. Add 2/3 cup water.
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Step 5Reduce heat to low and cook 1 1/2 hours. Add carrot and continue cooking 45 minutes or until beef is very tender and carrot is cooked.
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Step 6Remove cheesecloth bag and discard. Serve stew hot over rice.
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