Description
A delicious recipe for Chinese Master Stock ‘Lo Sui’ Braised Beef Shanks, featuring tender beef shanks braised in a flavorful soy sauce-based liquid.
Ingredients
Scale
- 900g boneless beef shank
- A few slices of ginger
- A few sprigs of scallions
- Enough water to cover the beef
- 200ml light soy sauce
- 50ml dark soy sauce
- 750ml water
- 50g sugar
- 2 sticks of cinnamon or cassia bark
- 4 pieces of star anise
- A few bay leaves
Instructions
- Place beef shanks, ginger and scallions in the pot. Cover with cold water, and gradually bring to a simmer.
- Once at a simmer, remove the shanks and wash well. Discard the blanching liquid and aromatics, and scrub the pot clean.
- Place herbs in a teabag, or a tied-off cheesecloth. Place in the clean pot, along with the shanks and braising liquid ingredients.
- Bring the pot to a simmer again, simmer everything for 2-3 hours or until the shanks are tender.
- Allow everything to cool down, and refrigerate overnight.
- The next day, cut the cold shanks into thin pieces.
- Warm up some of the sauce, spoon over the pieces of shank, and serve. Save the rest of the sauce in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
- For best results, refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to develop.
- Adjust the amount of sugar based on your taste preference.
- This dish can be served with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chinese Master Stock, Lo Sui, Braised Beef Shanks, Beef Recipe