Chinese Brisket and Turnip Stew

Name: Chinese Brisket and Turnip Stew
Prep time: 4 h
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Jewish
Ingredients: 2 kilograms beef brisket, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 2-inch pieces; 59 milliliters chu hou paste; 907 grams turnips or daikon radish; 3 inches 10 -thick) slices fresh, unpeeled ginger; 8 mediums garlic cloves, smashed; 2 teaspoons granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed; 473 milliliters low-sodium chicken broth; 1 bunch scallions; 3 star anise pods; 2 Tbsps vegetable oil; 473 milliliters water, plus more for blanching the brisket

Chinese Brisket and Turnip Stew might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 576 calories, 66g of protein, and 28g of fat. This recipe covers 37% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. It will be a hit at your Hanukkah event. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. Head to the store and pick up star anise pods, chu hou paste, daikon radish, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the star anise you could follow this main course with the Mini Star-Anise Scones as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 4 hours.

Instructions

Fill a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven halfway with water and bring to a boil over high heat.

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Water

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Add the brisket pieces and return the water to a boil. Immediately drain the meat through a colander and rinse any scum off of it with cold water; set aside.Wash and dry the pot.

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Heat the oil in the pot over medium-high heat until shimmering.

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Add the ginger and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and starting to brown, about 1 minute. Return the meat to the pot, add the chu hou paste, and stir to coat.

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Ginger

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Add the chicken broth, measured water, star anise, sugar, and measured salt and stir to combine.Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover with a tightfitting lid, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the meat is tender, about 2 1/2 to 3 hours.Meanwhile, peel and cut the turnips or daikon into 1-1/2-inch cubes, place in a large bowl, and cover with a damp paper towel or plastic wrap. Trim and cut the scallions into 1-inch pieces, place in a small bowl, and cover with a damp paper towel or plastic wrap. Refrigerate the vegetables until the meat is tender.

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Chicken Broth

Star Anise

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Green Onions

Turnip

Daikon Radish

Sugar

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Meat

Salt

Wrap

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Add the turnips or daikon to the pot and stir to combine. Cover and simmer, stirring halfway through the cooking time, until tender, about 30 to 40 minutes.

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Turnip

Daikon Radish

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Remove the pot from the heat, stir in the scallions, and let sit uncovered for 5 minutes to allow the scallions to soften slightly.

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Green Onions

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Remove and discard the star anise pods. Taste and season with salt as needed.

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