Braised beef is a well-known Chinese dish that is loved by people for its rich aroma and unique taste. The main ingredient of this dish is beef, and various seasonings are added during the cooking process to make the beef tender and flavorful, and the color is bright red, hence the name "teriyaki". Below, I will introduce you to the detailed preparation of braised beef.
First of all, we need to prepare the following ingredients: 500 grams of beef, 3 slices of ginger, 1 green onion, 4 cloves of garlic, an appropriate amount of dried chili, 2 star anise, 1 section of cinnamon, an appropriate amount of cooking wine, an appropriate amount of light soy sauce, an appropriate amount of dark soy sauce, an appropriate amount of refined salt, an appropriate amount of rock sugar, and an appropriate amount of chicken essence.
Next are the steps to make braised beef:
1.Cut the beef into cubes, blanch in boiling water and remove for later use.
2.Heat the pan with cold oil, add an appropriate amount of rock sugar, slowly fry over low heat, fry until red foam, add an appropriate amount of water, and cook until red syrup.
3.Add the blanched beef cubes and stir-fry evenly so that the surface of the beef is covered with syrup.
4.Add the chopped ginger, green onions, garlic cloves, dried chilies, star anise and cinnamon and stir-fry until fragrant.
5.Add an appropriate amount of cooking wine and stir-fry evenly.
6.Add an appropriate amount of light soy sauce and dark soy sauce and stir-fry evenly.
7.Add enough water, cover the surface of the beef, cover over low heat and simmer slowly.
8.Simmer for about 1 and a half hours, until the beef becomes soft and glutinous, add an appropriate amount of refined salt and chicken essence to taste.
9.Finally, stir-fry evenly to thicken the soup, and the braised beef is ready.
Braised beef is characterized by its rich aroma and unique taste, and the secret of its deliciousness lies in the various seasonings added during the cooking process. These seasonings include ginger, green onions, garlic cloves, dried chilies, star anise, and cinnamon, among others, which give off an enticing aroma during the stir-frying process and add flavor to the beef. The addition of rock sugar gives the braised beef a unique sweetness and color.
During the stewing process, the mastery of the heat is also the key to the deliciousness of the braised beef. Simmering slowly over low heat will allow the beef to fully absorb the flavor of the soup and become soft and glutinous. Enough moisture can ensure that the braised beef will not burn the bottom, and at the same time, it can also keep the beef at a certain temperature during the stewing process, so that it can be evenly heated.
At the end, the refined salt and chicken essence added to enhance the flavor and make the braised beef more delicious. When seasoning, the amount of seasoning can be adjusted according to personal taste to meet your own taste requirements.
In conclusion, braised beef is a very delicious home-cooked dish, and with the right recipe and the right mix of seasonings, everyone can make a braised beef dish that looks and tastes great. Hopefully, my introduction will help you make a delicious braised beef dish.