Taiwanese Beef Rolls with Braised Shank and Scallion Pancakes (Easy 105-Min Recipe) - Recipe By Me

Ingredients

• 1 1/2-2 kg boneless beef shank
• 2 slices fresh ginger
• 1 liter water, plus extra for pre-boiling
• 10 g rock sugar (or 2 teaspoons granulated sugar)
• 1 small cassia cinnamon stick
• 1 dried bay leaf
• 1 star anise pod
• 1 small piece dried tangerine peel
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon white or black peppercorns
• 3 cloves garlic, smashed
• 2 scallions, cut into large pieces
• 3 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
• 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 6 store-bought scallion pancakes
• Neutral cooking oil for frying
• 1 medium cucumber, julienned
• 3 scallions, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2-3 tablespoons hoisin sauce