Chinese Braised Short Ribs

Five-spice powder is a mixture of dried cloves, cinnamon, fennel seed, star anise, and Szechuan peppercorns.

Ingredients -

1 Large Yellow Onion
4 Pounds Beef or Pork Short Ribs
Lemon Pepper, to taste
Garlic Salt, to taste
2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil
2 Cups Beef Broth
1 Packet Onion Soup Mix
2 Cans Tomatoes with Green Pepper, Celery and Onion
2 Tablespoons Chinese Five-Spice Powder
 
Preparation:
  1. Dice the onion and put it into a slow cooker.
  2. Season the short ribs with the lemon pepper and garlic salt.
  3. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Working in batches, brown all sides of the short ribs.
  5. When the ribs are browned, place them in a slow cooker on top of the diced onions.
  6. Combine the beef broth, onion soup mix, tomatoes and the five spice.
  7. Pour the mixture over the top of the short ribs.
  8. Cover and cook on high setting for 3 to 4 hours.
 



Cooking Tip
Chinese Five-Spice Powder Tip

This spice is comprised of cinnamon, star anise, fennel seed, cloved, liquorice root, Sichuan peppercorns and ground ginger.


Cooking Tip
Chinese Five-Spice Recipe

Try making your own with the following recipe:

  1. Roast 2 teaspoons of Szechuan peppercorns in a dry skillet by shaking the pan over low to medium heat for three minutes.
  2. In a blender or pepper mill grind the roasted peppercorns and 8 star anise.
  3. Strain the blended seasonings.
  4. Mix in 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon ground fennel seeds.
  5. Grind the seasonings until very fine.
  6. tore in an airtight container.
Home | Asian Fusion Recipes | Recipe Network | About Us | Contact | Link Partners
© AsianFusionRecipes.com | Chinese Braised Short Ribs