Chinese-style Beef Stew

Serving: 3-4pax

[Ingredients]

• 1.4kg beef chuck - cut into pcs

• 2 tbsp cooking oil

• 2 yellow onions - peeled and cut into wedges

• 1 knob ginger - peeled and smashed

• 2 star anises

• 2 cinnamon sticks

• 2 bay leaves

• 4 cloves

• 5 dried chillies - soaked till soft

• 2 tbsp light soy sauce

• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce

• 2 tbsp chu hou paste

• 1 tbsp fish sauce

• 3 tbsp shaoxing wine

• Salt and sugar

• 500ml chicken stock

• 500g daikon / white radish - peeled and cut into pcs

• 2 carrot - peeled and cut into pcs

• Fresh coriander - garnish

[Steps]

1. In a pot, add in water and beef chunks, bring to a boil. Then, remove from heat, rinse and drain it. Set aside.

2. In a heavy pot, add in oil and brown the beef. Dish it up and set aside.

3. Add in onions and stir-fry. Followed by ginger and the spices, stir-fry till fragrant.

4. Add in beef, light and dark soy sauce, fish sauce, chu hou paste, wine and stock. Mix well and let simmer covered for 1.5-2hrs, stirring occasionally.

5. Lastly, add in radish and carrot, and let simmer for 15-20mins. Add in some water if it has become too dry.

6. Season with salt and sugar. Turn off the heat and let rest covered for a few mins.

Adapted from themeatmen