radish and beef brisket stewed recipe

How to Make Braised Beef with Radish: A Complete Guide

Braised beef with radish is a comforting Cantonese classic, known for its tender meat, fragrant broth, and melt-in-your-mouth radish. Here’s a step-by-step guide to mastering this dish.

Ingredients: 500g beef brisket (cut into 2-inch cubes), 1 large white radish (peeled and chunked), 5-6 dried chili peppers, 1 cinnamon stick, 3 star anise, 1 sliced ginger, 3 smashed garlic cloves, 2 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp cooking wine, 1 tbsp sugar, and enough water or beef broth to cover.

Steps:

1. Prep the beef: Blanch beef in boiling water for 5 minutes to remove impurities; rinse and drain.

2. Sauté aromatics: Heat oil in a pot, stir-fry ginger, garlic, and dried chilies until fragrant. Add beef and sear for 2 minutes.

3. Simmer: Pour in cooking wine, light/dark soy sauce, and sugar. Add cinnamon, star anise, and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1.5 hours.

4. Add radish: Toss in radish chunks and continue simmering for 30–40 minutes until both beef and radish are tender.

5. Adjust and serve: Skim excess oil, taste and season if needed. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Tips: For richer flavor, use beef broth instead of water. Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy this hearty, umami-packed meal!