Braised Beef Tendons
Chinese Chinese - Shandong Lu Cuisine

Braised Beef Tendons

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.

Ingredients

  • • 600g beef tendons, cut into chunks
  • • 5 spring onions, cut into long segments
  • • 5 slices ginger
  • • 3 star anise
  • • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • • 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • • 1 tbsp rock sugar
  • • 1.5L water

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Boil the beef tendons for 5 minutes, then rinse and drain.

2
Phase 2

Fry the spring onions, ginger, and star anise in oil until the spring onions brown.

3
Phase 3

Add the tendons, both soy sauces, wine, sugar, and water; bring to a boil.

4
Phase 4

Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 2 hours until the tendons are gelatinous and tender.

5
Phase 5

Turn up the heat and reduce the sauce until it clings to the tendons.

6
Phase 6

Serve the glossy tendons with the reduced braising sauce.