Five Spice Beef Appetizer

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1. 1

   Place the beef flank steak pieces in a medium pot.

2. 2

   Add the soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, five spice powder, star anise, cinnamon stick, ginger, and garlic to the pot with the beef.

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3. 3

   Pour in the water, ensuring the beef is mostly submerged; add more water if needed to cover.

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4. 4

   Bring the liquid to a boil over medium-high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to low.

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5. 5

   Cover the pot and simmer gently for 60 minutes, or until the beef is very tender when pierced with a fork.

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   Бележка на готвача: Do not boil rapidly; a gentle simmer prevents the beef from becoming tough.

6. 6

   Remove the pot from the heat and let the beef cool completely in the braising liquid.

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   Бележка на готвача: Allowing the beef to cool in the liquid helps it absorb more flavor and stay moist.

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   Once cool, transfer the beef to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight, still in the liquid.

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   Бележка на готвача: Chilling the beef makes it much easier to slice thinly.

8. 8

   When ready to serve, remove the beef from the liquid and slice it very thinly against the grain.

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   Бележка на готвача: Use a sharp knife for the best results.

9. 9

   Arrange the sliced beef on a serving platter and garnish with sliced scallion.

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