Chinese Braised Beef | America's Test Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
• 2 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon water
• 1/2 cup dry sherry
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 3 scallions , white and green parts separated, green parts sliced thin on bias
• 1 (2-inch) piece ginger , peeled, halved lengthwise, and crushed
• 4 garlic cloves , peeled and smashed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons five-spice powder
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 pounds boneless beef short ribs , trimmed and cut into 4-inch lengths
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch