Ingredients
- 4lbsbeef back rib (牛肋骨)
- 8piecesweet twister peppers (甜椒)
- 1.5lbsDaikon
- 2piecestar anise (八角)
- 0.5tspSichuan peppercorn (花椒)
- 10sliceginger
- 1piececinnamon stick (桂皮)
- 4piecebay leaves (香叶)
- 1tbspbrown sugar (糖)
- 1.5tbspsoy sauce (酱油)
- 1.5tbspdark soy sauce (老抽)
- 1tspcooking wine
- 2tspsalt (盐)
- 0.5tbspcooking oil (食用油)
Instructions
Prepare the Ribs
- 01
Soak the beef back ribs in cold water to remove any blood. Drain and rinse the ribs thoroughly.
- 02
Place the cleaned ribs in a pot and add enough clean water to cover them. Bring the water to a boil.
Brown the Ribs
- 03
In a large stew pot, add oil and brown sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar melts and caramelizes.
- 04
Add the cleaned ribs to the pot and fry for 1 minute, ensuring they are coated in the sugar mixture.
Braise the Ribs
- 05
Add star anise, ginger, cooking wine, soy sauce, and dark soy sauce to the pot. Stir evenly to coat the ribs.
- 06
Add enough water to cover the ribs.
- 07
Add Sichuan peppercorns, a cinnamon stick, and bay leaves to the pot.
- 08
Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat, cover, and stew for 1 hour.
- 09
Add the rolling-cut daikon to the pot and continue to stew for another 15 minutes.
- 10
Add the sweet twister peppers, cut in half, and stew for a final 15 minutes.
- 11
The dish is now ready to serve.