Beef Brisket Stew with White Radish
According to the saying, "eat radish in winter and ginger in summer." As the weather turns colder, it's a great time to enjoy warming, nourishing dishes like braised beef brisket with radish.
Ingredients
beef brisket
1
white radish
1
large green onion
1
star anise
to taste
salt
to taste
Instructions
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Step 1
Select beef short ribs (the rib portion of the brisket).
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Step 2
This cut of brisket produces a better texture when braised.
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Step 3
Wash the white radish, large green onion, and ginger and set aside.
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Step 4
Star anise. (Generally available at any grocery store; if unsure, ask the shopkeeper to help you put together a mix.)
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Step 5
Rinse the trimmed brisket and set it aside.
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Step 6
Place large green onion segments and ginger slices into the water.
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Step 7
Add the brisket, bring to a rolling boil over high heat, and cook for one to two minutes, then turn off the heat.
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Step 8
Remove and rinse off any scum.
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Step 9
Heat oil in a pan and stir-fry the brisket. (This gives the finished broth a milky-white color, but it can be skipped.)
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Step 10
Add the star anise and stir-fry briefly.
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Step 11
Pour in boiling water. (Do not add cold water.)
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Step 12
Transfer to a clay pot.
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Step 13
Cover, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a gentle simmer and braise for two and a half hours.
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Step 14
Prepare the radish, washed and cut into chunks. (Peel if you prefer not to eat the skin.)
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Step 15
After the brisket has braised for two and a half hours, add the radish and continue simmering until tender (about half an hour), then season with salt to taste.
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Step 16
Ladle out and garnish with cilantro.
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Step 17
You can also serve it with your favorite dipping sauce.
