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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Iam Noob
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The beef short ribs are always tender and the sauce is always flavorful. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.
Chris Allen
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for beef short ribs. The meat is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Arslan Shah
[email protected]I love this recipe! The beef short ribs are always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I always get compliments when I make this dish.
Fizan Jutt
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The beef short ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
GAZI 2003 ASHIK IMRAN
[email protected]The beef short ribs were cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.
Edgar Soba
[email protected]This is one of the best beef short rib recipes I've ever tried. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Sajid Ansari
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the beef short ribs and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Apdikani Capo
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The beef was so tender and the sauce was so rich and flavorful. It was a hit with my family and friends.
Noyon Raj
[email protected]The beef short ribs were fall-apart tender and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a perfect comfort food meal.
Sliman Lasel
[email protected]This is my new favorite beef short rib recipe. The meat was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Padam mgr
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out amazing. The beef was so tender and the sauce was perfect. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.
Rohan Perera
[email protected]This red cooked beef short ribs recipe is a must-try! The beef was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.