Add
beef shank
cut into large cubes into boiling water Boil for
1 minute
. Strain and rinse with fresh water Add
oil
, smashed
ginger
, smashed
garlic cloved
,
scallions
, and
onion
cut in wedges. Lightly caramelize. Add
tomato
and
dried chilies
. Add meat to pot Add
tomato paste
,
doubajiang
,
sugar
,
soy sauce
, and
Shaoxing wine
. Add
water
. Add the spice packet,
star anise
,
cinnamon stick
,
bay leaves
,
fennel seeds
,
cumin seeds
,
coriander seeds
,
sichuan peppercorns
,
five spice powder
,
black pepper