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.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Spiced Beef Shank Salad reach?

For Spiced Beef Shank Salad, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I make Spiced Beef Shank Salad gluten-free?

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

Is Spiced Beef Shank Salad low-carb?

A serving of Spiced Beef Shank Salad carries 6 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 30 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 6 percent.

Does Spiced Beef Shank Salad contain soy?

Yes: 1/4 cup soy sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and soy. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How long does Spiced Beef Shank Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made, so keep the dressing apart and toss Spiced Beef Shank Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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