Braised Beef Tendons

Beef

Braised Beef Tendons
Ingredients:
2 pounds beef tendons, cut into two inch pieces
1 Tablespoon black sesame oil
3 scallions, cut into two-inch pieces
2 slices ginger root, minced
3 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and minced
2 star anise
3 slices licorice root
3 fresh red chili peppers, cut in half and seeded
3 Tablespoons soy sauce
2 Tablespoons rice wine
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
Preparation:
1. Blanch beef tendon pieces twice, each time for one minute, and in rapidly boiling water. Drain well.
2. Heat wok, add oil, and when hot then stir-fry scallions, ginger, and garlic for half minute; do not let them burn. Add all ingredients, cover with boiling water, then simmer for two and a half hours.
3. Remove the tendons to a pre-heated serving bowl, and then boil remaining liquid until less than half cup remains, pour this over the tendons, and serve.

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