radish and beef brisket recipe

How to Make Braised Beef and Radish: A Complete Guide

Braised beef and radish is a comforting, flavorful dish beloved for its tender meat, aromatic broth, and melt-in-your-mouth radish. Here’s a step-by-step guide to mastering this classic recipe.

Ingredients: 500g beef brisket (cut into 2-inch cubes), 1 large white radish (peeled and chunked), 3-4 star anise, 1 cinnamon stick, 5 slices ginger, 3 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp cooking wine, 1 tbsp sugar, and enough water 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, star anise, and cinnamon until fragrant.

3. Brown the beef: Add beef, cooking wine, and soy sauces, stir-fry until evenly colored.

4. Simmer: Pour in water (enough to submerge beef), bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 hours.

5. Add radish: Toss in radish chunks and sugar, cook for another 30-40 minutes until radish turns translucent and beef is fork-tender.

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

Tips: For richer flavor, use beef shank or chuck. Marinating beef in soy sauce and wine for 30 minutes before cooking enhances taste. Enjoy this hearty dish with a warm broth that’s perfect for cold days!