Braised Beef Brisket with Turnips 蘿蔔牛腩煲

Tender beef brisket slow-braised to perfection with sweet, delicate turnips in a rich, savory broth. A comforting and deeply flavorful Cantonese classic, perfect with steamed rice.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 600g beef brisket
• 500g white radish (turnip)
• 3 slices ginger
• 2 pcs spring onions (scallions)
• 1tbsp oil
• 1tbsp light soy sauce (for marinade)
• 1tsp dark soy sauce (for marinade)
• 1tsp cornstarch (for marinade)
• 0.5tsp sugar (for marinade)
• 0.25tsp white pepper (for marinade)
• 2tbsp light soy sauce (for braising sauce)
• 1tbsp dark soy sauce (for braising sauce)
• 1tbsp oyster sauce (for braising sauce)
• 1tsp sugar (for braising sauce)
• 0.5tsp white pepper (for braising sauce)
• 2 pcs star anise
• 1 small stick cinnamon stick
• 300ml hot water or beef broth

Steps

1. Blanch the beef brisket: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the beef brisket and boil for 5-7 minutes to remove impurities. Drain and rinse thoroughly with cold water.
2. Marinate the beef: In a bowl, combine the blanched beef brisket with light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, and white pepper. Mix well and set aside for 15 minutes.
3. Prepare aromatics: Heat oil in a large pot or claypot over medium heat. Sauté the ginger slices and spring onion lengths until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
4. Sear the beef: Add the marinated beef brisket to the pot and sear for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned on all sides.
5. Add braising sauce: Pour in light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, white pepper, star anise, cinnamon stick, and hot water or beef broth. Bring to a boil.
6. Braise the beef: Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until the beef is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
7. Add turnips: Add the white radish (turnip) chunks to the pot. Stir gently to combine with the beef and sauce.
8. Continue braising: Cover and simmer for another 30-40 minutes, or until the turnips are tender and the sauce has slightly thickened.
9. Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with steamed rice.

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