Set for Five

Chapter III · Beef·Chinese

Soy beef shank

tendon-silk, shreddable. soy-star-anise. 5 servings.

6-qt Instant Pot inner pot + fridge space overnight

High Pressure 55 min · Full Natural Release

Cut

  • 2.5 lb (1.1 kg)·cross-cut beef shank
  • 8 slices (40 g)·ginger, smashed
  • 4 (40 g)·scallion whites

Sauce

  • 1/3 cup (80 mL)·soy sauce
  • 1 Tbs (15 mL)·dark soy
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL)·Shaoxing wine
  • 2 Tbs (24 g)·rock sugar
  • 3/4 cup (180 mL)·water

Layer

  • 2 pods + 1 stick·star anise + cinnamon stick

Pressure

High Pressure 55 min

Release

Full natural release, about 35 min

Slice against the grain after NR. The tendon should go translucent, not rubbery.

Next pot

Same pantry, different taste

Similar ingredients, another texture or cuisine — so the next delay start does not taste like last night.