Spicy Beef Tendon

麻辣牛筋

Spicy Beef Tendon — SichuanChengdu home cooking.

Ingredients

• beef tendon
• dried chilies
• Sichuan peppercorns
• star anise
• cinnamon stick
• dark soy sauce
• rock sugar

Instructions

1. Cut beef tendon into 2cm pieces. (Tendon pieces)
2. Blanch tendon in boiling water for 5 minutes, drain. (Water boiling)
3. Heat oil and fry rock sugar until caramel colored. (Sugar caramelizing)
4. Add tendon and stir to coat with sugar color. (Tendon coated)
5. Add chilies, peppercorns, star anise, cinnamon, and soy sauce. (Spices added)
6. Add enough water to cover, bring to boil. (Water boiling)
7. Reduce heat and simmer for 60-70 minutes until tender. (Simmering gently)
8. Increase heat and reduce sauce until thick. (Sauce thickening)
9. Serve hot. (Steaming dish)