Taiwanese Beef Rolls (Impression)
Scallion pancakes filled with savory beef slices, crunchy veggies, and hoisin sauce.
# Liste des ingrédients:
→ Beef for Braising
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1 to 2 kg of beef shank, boneless
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A knob of fresh ginger, 2 slices
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1 liter water (plus more for initial boiling)
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10 g rock sugar or 2 teaspoons white sugar
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1 small cinnamon stick, cassia variety
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One dried bay leaf
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1 whole star anise
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A small piece of dried orange peel
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Three whole cloves
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1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns
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1 tsp black or white whole peppercorns
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3 crushed garlic cloves
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2 scallions, cut into chunks
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3 tbsp Chinese cooking wine (Shaoxing)
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3 tbsp light soy sauce
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1 tbsp dark soy sauce
→ For Serving
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6 pre-made scallion pancakes
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Neutral oil for frying the pancakes
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1 medium cucumber, cut into thin strips
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3 scallions, finely chopped up
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A handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
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2 to 3 tbsp of hoisin sauce
# Étapes de préparation:
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Break down the beef shank into pieces roughly 10-13 cm long. Place the chunks in a pot with water and ginger. Boil for just 30 seconds, then drain and rinse the beef thoroughly. Clean out the pot and throw away the ginger.
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In a clean pot, add the beef back in along with the sugar, both soy sauces, wine, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, star anise, orange peel, cloves, peppercorns, garlic, and scallions. Pour in 1 liter water—add more if needed—to fully cover the beef.
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Bring the pot to a boil, then quickly lower to a simmer. Cover it and cook gently for about an hour, or until the beef is tender. Don’t let the meat get so soft it falls apart.
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Pull the beef out of the pot and let it sit at room temp until it’s no longer warm to the touch. Cover it and pop it into the fridge until it's fully chilled—this takes at least 2 hours, but overnight is better for neater slicing.
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Heat up some oil in a pan and fry the scallion pancakes until golden and crispy on each side (follow the directions on the package). In the meantime, slice the beef thinly against the grain. Get your cucumbers, scallions, and cilantro prepped and ready.
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Take one of the heated pancakes and spread hoisin sauce all over the surface. Add a layer of cilantro, cucumber strips, sliced beef, and scallions. Roll it tightly and cut it in half.
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Lay the beef rolls out on a serving plate and bring them to the table while still warm to eat right away.
# Informations complémentaires:
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Chilling the meat fully is key to nice, clean slices.
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Save the braising liquid—it can be strained and reused for other dishes.
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Go for homemade scallion pancakes if you want the most authentic taste.