Ingredients
- 5 grams dried mushrooms (6 dried mushrooms)
- 2 tablespoon oil (vegetable oil)
- 1 kilogram beef short ribs (cut into about 10cm lengths)
- Fresh ginger (5 generous slices)
- 4 large garlic cloves (squashed)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (dark)
- 1/2 cup sugar (yellow rock sugar, from your Asian grocer)
- 2 tablespoon black beans
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 star anise
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup spring onions, sliced (cut into 3cm lengths)
How to Make
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Step 1: Soak the dried mushrooms for 1/2 hour in warm water.
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Step 2: Heat vegetable oil in a heavy based pot and cook the ribs over a moderate heat until they are browned over.
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Step 3: Discard any remaining oil and then add all remaining ingredients to the pot except the spring onion, there should be enough liquid to just cover the ribs, if not add a little water and bring to the boil, lower the heat to a very gentle simmer and cook for 2 hours or until the meat is very tender.
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Step 4: Add the spring onions and cook for 5 minutes longer.
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Step 5: Serve with rice, an Asian green, some of the liquid and garnish with coriander leaves if liked.
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
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