Spicy Asian Beef Shank with Fragrant Rice
Tender beef shank braised in a flavorful Asian sauce, served over fragrant jasmine rice. This spicy and aromatic dish combines succulent beef with a mix of traditional Asian spices for an unforgettable culinary experience.
ingredients
- 2 lbs beef shank, cut into 2-inch thick slices
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2-inch ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 4 cups beef broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
steps
- 1.
Season the beef shank with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 2.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear the beef shank until browned on both sides, then remove from the pot and set aside.
- 3.
In the same pot, add the onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant and the onions become translucent.
- 4.
Add Sriracha sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, hoisin sauce, five-spice powder, and chili flakes. Stir to combine all the flavors.
- 5.
Return the beef shank to the pot, pouring in the beef broth until it covers the meat.
- 6.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours until the beef is tender and can be easily shredded with a fork.
- 7.
Remove the beef shank from the pot and shred it using two forks. Set aside.
- 8.
Increase the heat to high and simmer the remaining liquid until it thickens and reduces to a flavorful sauce.
- 9.
To serve, place a scoop of fragrant jasmine rice in each bowl. Top with the shredded beef shank and pour the reduced sauce over it. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- 10.
Enjoy this spicy Asian beef shank with fragrant rice!
