Cold Cut Beef Shank

Name: Cold Cut Beef Shank
Prep time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h
Yield: Makes 8 servings as a starter or in sandwiches
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: Fresh cilantro sprigs for garnish; ½ teaspoon five-spice powder or 2 cloves plus 5 coriander seeds and 1 cinnamon stick; ½ teaspoon five-spice powder or 2 cloves plus 5 coriander seeds and 1 cinnamon stick; ½ teaspoon five-spice powder or 2 cloves plus 5 coriander seeds and 1 cinnamon stick; One 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced; 3 scallions, trimmed; ½ cup rice wine or white wine; ½ cup rice wine or white wine; ½ teaspoon five-spice powder or 2 cloves plus 5 coriander seeds and 1 cinnamon stick; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon Szechwan peppercorns; 2 star anise; About 2 pounds boneless beef shank or brisket; About 2 pounds boneless beef shank or brisket; ½ cup soy sauce

Preparation info

Makes
8
servings as a starter or in sandwiches

Difficulty
Complex
Ready in
4 hr

Appears in

The Best Recipes in the World

By Mark Bittman

Published 2005

About

Thin, cold slices of beef in a flavorful soy sauce make a popular starter at Chinese banquets. The dish is usually served alongside other chilled meats, like Soy-Poached Chicken and Barbecued Pork. You can also use it as a sandwich stuffing or snack on it at any time. For information on Szechwan peppercorns.

Ingredients

Asia
China
Starter

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