Aromatic beef (cold)

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsBeef bottom round, fat trimmed
Oil
4ouncesSoy sauce
6ouncesDry sherry
4Garlic cloves
2Ginger slices
3Scallions, in 1\" lengths
1Cinnamon stick
1Star anise star
4Basil sprigs
1tablespoonSugar
Water to cover
2tablespoonsGelatin
4ouncesCold water
Sesame oil

Directions

Wash meat and pat dry. Brown quickly on all sides in a little oil.

Combine next 9 ingredients in a large kettle. Bring to a boil. Add meat and water to cover. Lower heat and let simmer at lowest heat for 2 hrs. Off heat, let steep for 1 hr. Remove beef, chill, and slice thin.

Strain and defat liquid. Soften gelatin in water; add to liquid in a fresh pot. Bring to a boil and reduce to 2 - 2½ c. Let cool.

Arrange beef in a serving bowl or dish or mold that has been oiled with a dash of sesame oil. Pour cooled liquid over. Chill in fridge.

To serve: unmold on a bed of greens.

From: Michael Loo