Chinese 5 Spice Beef Shank

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Converted a good traditional recipe into a sous vide version. It was incredible. Serve chilled.
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Ingredients for 4

  • 50 ml Shao Xing Wine

  • 50 ml Chinese Rose Wine (use Shao Xing if not available)

  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce

  • 1.5 tbsp light soy sauce

  • 2 tsp chicken stock

  • 1 tbsp salt

  • 2 shallots

  • 7 cloves of garlic

  • 3 slices of ginger

  • 30 grams of brown sugar

  • 1 tsp cinnamon powder

  • 3 star anise

  • Sesame oil

  • 3 lbs boneless beef shank

Directions

  • Step 1

    Toss all ingredients in blender (except for beef shank and sesame oil). Blend to a fine consistency

  • Step 2

    Place blended marinade and beef shanks into a vacuum bag or zip lock using water displacement method. Sous vide at 167F for 45 hours

  • Step 3

    Remove from bath and ice shock to bring down temperature.

  • Step 4

    Place in fridge and marinate at least overnight. Can be several days until service.

  • Step 5

    Remove from bag. Shake off excess sauce.

    • Finishing Steps

    • Step 0

      Slice thinly and Brush sesame oil to finish and serve.

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