Our black bean beef recipe has a balanced combination of nutrients. The wild rice element of the dish is high in protein and provides B vitamins and minerals, iron and potassium. This dish creates an enjoyable authentic flavour to the tender meat due to the slow cook method. Tossed to finish with a tasty black bean sauce - what a treat!
Place the star anise, cinnamon stick, cloves, bay leaves and a good pinch of sea salt in a saucepan on medium heat for 30 seconds to a minute, then fill the saucepan with 1-2 litres of boiling water and place the beef ribs in the water and simmer for 2-3 hours. Remove ribs and cool for 5-10 minutes. Once cooled gently rub cornflour around the meat.
Just 5 minutes before serving, steam broccoli and chunks of carrot for 3-4 minutes and place around the edge of your serving plate.
Prepare Sauce mix.
Place wild rice in a saucepan and cover with cold water ⅔, and bring to boil on high heat. Then cover with a lid, turn to low heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes. Once cooked, pour through a sieve and then back into the pan until ready to serve.
Place vegetable oil in a wok on high heat. Then add ginger, spring onion, carrots, broccoli and then beef into the wok and stir fry for 2 minutes. Pour Sauce Mix over, stir and allow to boil for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with coriander/chilli and serve.
If you want nuttiness, add ½ tsp of Lee Kum Kee Pure Sesame Oil
PREP TIME: 180 MINS | COOK TIME: 10 MINS
And don't forget, Chinese meals are made for sharing, so get friends and family together for a feast.
