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Braised Five-Spice Veal Shank

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Ingredients:

  • Ontario Veal shank: 4 piece 
  • Five-Spice powder: 2 tbsp 
  • Garlic clove: 5-7 pieces 
  • Szechuan Peppercorn: 1 tsp 
  • Onion: 1 small 
  • Light soy sauce: 2 tbsp 
  • Dark soy sauce: 1 tbsp 
  • Bay leaves: 3-4 pieces 
  • Star anise: 3-4 pieces 
  • Cinnamon stick: 2 pieces 
  • Potato: 2 large 
  • Carrot: 1 large 

 

Instructions:

Clean and pat dry: Clean veal shank, pat dry with paper 

Marinate: Sprinkle Chinese Five-Spice powder on both side, massage the meat and let it marinate. 

Make the aromatic base oil: Heat oil in pan, add in garlic and Szechuan Peppercorn, stir fry until aromatic 

Add the veal: Add veal shank and pan sear on both side until golden brown 

Add spices and water: Add star anise, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, soy sauce and enough water to cover the shank. Bring a boil and simmer for 45 min. 

Add Potato and Carrot: Add in chunky potato and carrot, simmer for another 35 min.  

Serve and enjoy!

Recipe courtesy of: Lucy Cheng Li @smileey.lucy