Chinese Braised Stew With Black Mushrooms and Fried Tofu

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 0
Chinese Braised Stew With Black Mushrooms and Fried Tofu
in Stew

Prep

20 min

Cook

180 min

Ready In

200 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

5 lbs beef stew meat , Chinese style and cut 2 inch cubes
1 lb ginger , cut 2 inch piece
1/4 cup brown bean sauce
6 bean curd , preserved red
6 star anise , whole pieces
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 tablespoons salt
1 cup chinese rice wine
1/2 cup dark soy sauce
water
oil
16 Chinese black mushrooms , soak and remove stems
16 fried tofu , cubes

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
534
Sugar
3g
Fat
16g
This Chinese Braised Stew is a classic comfort food dish in China. It’s hearty, flavorful, and perfect for cool weather. It's a stew made with beef, ginger, black mushrooms, and fried tofu cubes that have been slowly braised in a flavorful broth. The result is a tender, juicy, and fall-apart stew that is perfect for soaking up with steamed rice. The dish has a rich, savory taste that comes from the combination of soy sauce, rice wine, and brown bean sauce. The black mushrooms add depth and earthiness to the dish, while the fried tofu cubes provide texture. It's a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to become a favorite among your family and friends.

Instructions

1.Heat some oil in a large pot over high heat. Add the beef stew meat and ginger slices, and stir-fry until the meat is browned on all sides.
2.Add the brown bean sauce, preserved bean curd, star anise, onion powder, and salt. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
3.Add the Chinese rice wine and dark soy sauce, and stir everything together.
4.Add enough water to cover the meat by about an inch.
5.Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 2-3 hours, until the meat is tender.
6.During the last 15 minutes of cooking, add the soaked black mushrooms and fried tofu cubes.
7.Serve hot with steamed rice.

PROS

This Chinese Braised Stew is packed with flavorful ingredients like ginger, star anise, and black mushrooms.
It’s a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for cool weather.

It’s also a great way to use inexpensive cuts of beef like stew meat.

CONS

This dish requires some patience since it needs to simmer for several hours.
It’s not the quickest meal to make.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is a great source of protein and iron.
Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and can help with digestion.
Black mushrooms are high in antioxidants.

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