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Taiwanese Beef Rolls

Taiwanese Beef Rolls

Discover the magic of Taiwanese Beef Rolls with this easy recipe. Perfectly balanced flavors and crispy pancakes make it a must-try dish for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 700–900 g boneless beef shank Cut into pieces about 10–12 cm long.
  • 2 slices ginger
  • 4 cups water Plus extra for pre-cooking.
  • 10 g rock sugar or 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 small cinnamon stick
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • 1 small star anise
  • 1 small piece dried mandarin peel
  • 3 cloves cloves
  • 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns
  • 1 tsp white or black peppercorns
  • 3 cloves crushed garlic
  • 2 large chunks green onions Cut into large chunks.
  • 3 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 6 store-bought or homemade scallion pancakes
  • for frying neutral oil For frying pancakes
  • 1 medium cucumber Julienned.
  • 3 chopped green onions
  • 3 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 2–3 tbsp hoisin sauce

Equipment

  • Medium-sized pot for braising
  • Sharp knife for slicing beef
  • Nonstick skillet for frying pancakes
  • Tongs for handling hot ingredients
  • Optional: Rolling mat for easy rolling

Method
 

  1. Cut the beef into manageable pieces about 10–12 cm long.
  2. Place the beef in a pot with ginger slices and cover with water.
  3. Bring it to a boil for 30 seconds, then drain and rinse the beef.
  4. Return the beef to the cleaned pot and add rock sugar, spices, sauces, and aromatics.
  5. Cover with 4 cups of water and bring it to a boil.
  6. Lower the heat and let the beef simmer gently for an hour.
  7. Remove the beef from the pot and let it cool completely.
  8. Refrigerate the beef overnight for enhanced flavor and easier slicing.
  9. Heat neutral oil in a pan and fry each pancake until golden and crispy on both sides.
  10. Slice the cooled beef thinly and prepare your toppings.
  11. Spread hoisin sauce on a pancake, layer with beef, and top with veggies.
  12. Roll it tightly and slice in half for presentation.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Don't rush the braising process; slow cooking yields tender results. Use fresh hoisin sauce for the best flavor. Customize toppings based on your preferences€“add chili oil for heat or pickled radish for tang. Store leftover beef in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat gently in broth for moisture. For a healthier alternative, try vegetarian rolls by using marinated tofu or vegetables instead of beef.
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