Daging Sapi Rebus Merah (红烧牛肉)

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 2 pounds iga sapi pendek tanpa tulang atau daging sapi yang dibumbui dengan baik ((potong menjadi potongan berukuran 1½ inci/4cm))
• 3 tablespoons Shaoxing wine ((divided))
• 5 slices ginger ((divided))
• 2 tablespoons minyak netral
• 30 g rock sugar ((or granulated sugar; 30g = 7 teaspoons))
• ½ bulb garlic ((peeled))
• 2 tablespoons kecap ringan
• 1 teaspoon kecap hitam
• 1 tablespoon saus tiram
• 5 scallion whites ((chopped))
• 2 star anise
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 small cassia cinnamon stick
• 1 dried red chili (deseeded (optional))
• 6 cups air
• 1 tablespoon chopped scallion greens ((to garnish, optional))