STAR BEEF WITH GINGER

700g,beef sirlion,brisket or shank 2liter water
3star anise pods
2-3 tablespoons sugar
190ml soy sauce
190ml rice wine orsherry
3 tablespoon oil
4 green onions(scallions)cut into short lenghts
6slices ginger,smashed with theback of a knife
1teaspoons cornstarh dissolved in 3 tablespoons water

menthod;

1.cut the beef into cube.bring the water to a boil in a large pot,

   blanch the beef cubes for 2 mnit.
   remove the beef and set aside to drain in a colander.reserve the cooking water.
2.skim away all the fat and foam from te water in which the beef was blanched.add the star
   anise,sugar,soy sauce and rice wine or sherry and return to a boil.lower the heat and let the
   stock simmer.

3.heat the oil in a wok until smoking,add the beef cubes,green onion and ginger.

   stir-fry for3 menit.transfer the contents to the simmering stock,cover with a lid,
   reduce to low heat and simmer for 2 hours.
   or until the beef is very tender and the stock is reduced.
4.add the cornstarch mixture to the pot.stir and simmer for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  transfer the beef,and the sauce to large bowl and serve
SERVE:4-6
cooking time;2 hours

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