Soy-Braised Beef
Tender beef shank is salted, blanched, and then pressure-cooked in a savory beer-based braise with aromatics and spices.
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Once the beef has cooled completely, it is sliced into thin pieces that reveal a firm, sliceable texture and rich flavor. These savory slices make an excellent accompaniment to a bowl of noodles or serve as a satisfying snack to enjoy with a drink.
Ingredients
Beef shank
2500g
Ginger
1 piece
Braising spices
to taste
Brown sugar
to taste
Salt
250g
Dark soy sauce
to taste
Light soy sauce
to taste
Black pepper
to taste
Beer
1500ml
Instructions
1
Step 1
Cut the beef shank into pieces and marinate with salt (used half a pack of salt for 5 jin of beef shank), for about 4 to 5 hours
2
Step 2
Wash the marinated beef shank clean, put it in a pot, bring to a boil, and blanch
3
Step 3
Remove the beef shank that has been blanched, let it cool thoroughly, then wash it again
4
Step 4
Prepare the ingredients for the braised beef
5
Step 5
Put the beef shank and all the various ingredients into the pressure cooker, finally pour in the beer (submerging the beef shank), cover the lid, bring to a boil over high heat, cook for 15 minutes after pressure builds up, then turn off the heat, let it sit for an hour, and open the lid
6
Step 6
Wait for the beef shank to cool completely before slicing it into thin pieces; it is good for eating with noodles or as a drinking snack
