Taiwanese Beef Rolls (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Braised Beef Shank
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1.5-2 kg boneless beef shank
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2 slices fresh ginger
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1 liter water, plus extra for pre-boiling
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10 g rock sugar (or 2 teaspoons granulated sugar)
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1 small cassia cinnamon stick
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1 dried bay leaf
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1 star anise pod
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1 small piece dried tangerine peel
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3 whole cloves
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1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
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1 teaspoon white or black peppercorns
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3 cloves garlic, smashed
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2 scallions, cut into large pieces
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3 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
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3 tablespoons light soy sauce
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1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
→ Assembly
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6 store-bought scallion pancakes
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Neutral cooking oil for frying
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1 medium cucumber, julienned
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3 scallions, finely chopped
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3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
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2-3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
# Instructions:
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Cut beef shank into 10-13 cm pieces. Place in a medium pot with ginger slices and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 30 seconds. Drain, rinse the beef thoroughly, and clean the pot. Discard the ginger slices.
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Return beef to the clean pot. Add rock sugar, cinnamon, bay leaf, star anise, dried tangerine peel, cloves, both types of peppercorns, garlic, scallions, Shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, and dark soy sauce. Cover with 1 liter of water, adding more if needed to submerge the beef completely.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 1 hour or until fork tender but still firm enough to slice. The beef shouldn't fall apart.
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Remove beef from the cooking liquid and allow to cool at room temperature. Once cooled, cover and refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 2 hours or overnight for easier slicing.
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Cook scallion pancakes in oil until crisp on both sides according to package instructions. Meanwhile, slice the chilled beef thinly against the grain. Prepare cucumber, scallions, and cilantro.
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Spread hoisin sauce evenly on each warm pancake. Layer with scallions, cilantro, sliced beef, and julienned cucumber. Roll each pancake tightly and slice in half crosswise.
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Arrange beef rolls on a serving platter and serve immediately while still warm.
# Notes:
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Chilling the beef completely before slicing is crucial for clean, thin slices.
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The braising liquid can be strained and reserved for other recipes.
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For homemade scallion pancakes, refer to traditional recipes for more authentic flavor.