Spiced Beef Shank Salad

Name: Spiced Beef Shank Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef shank; 6 slices fresh ginger, sliced; 2 star anise pods; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tbsp chili oil; 2 tbsp Chinese black vinegar; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 scallions, chopped; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Tender simmered beef shank thinly sliced and tossed in a spicy, aromatic chili vinegar dressing with fresh herbs. Served chilled as a bold savory salad.

110 minMediumServes 4280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs beef shank
6 slices fresh ginger, sliced
2 star anise pods
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp chili oil
2 tbsp Chinese black vinegar
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 scallions, chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Place 2 lbs beef shank, 6 slices sliced fresh ginger, and 2 star anise pods in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil over high heat.
2

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 90 minutes until tender and internal temperature reaches 160°F.
3

Remove 2 lbs beef shank from broth, cool completely, and slice thinly.
4

In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp chili oil, 2 tbsp Chinese black vinegar, and 4 minced garlic cloves.
5

Toss sliced 2 lbs beef shank with dressing, 4 chopped scallions, and 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving chilled.

Questions

Can I make Spiced Beef Shank Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/4 cup soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Spiced Beef Shank Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Spiced Beef Shank Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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