beef brisket stewed with radish

How to Make Braised Beef Brisket with Radish: A Comprehensive Guide

Braised beef brisket with radish is a comforting, hearty dish, beloved for its tender meat, aromatic broth, and sweet radish. Here’s a detailed guide to mastering it.

Ingredients: 500g beef brisket (cut into 2-inch cubes), 1 large radish (peeled and halved), 1 onion (sliced), 3 garlic cloves (smashed), 1 tbsp ginger (grated), 2 tbsp cooking oil, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp sugar, 5-star anise, 1 cinnamon stick, 3 cups water, salt to taste.

Steps:

1. Prepare the Beef: Rinse beef brisket, pat dry, and sear in hot oil until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.

2. Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar, stirring to coat.

3. Simmer the Beef: Return beef to the pot, add star anise, cinnamon, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1.5–2 hours until beef is tender.

4. Add Radish: Place radish halves in the pot, simmer for 20–30 minutes until soft and infused with broth.

5. Season and Serve: Adjust salt, discard aromatics, and serve hot with steamed rice.

Tips: For richer flavor, marinate beef in soy sauce and ginger for 30 minutes before cooking. Choose daikon radish for a sweeter, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Enjoy this nourishing meal on a cold day!