Asian Short Ribs With Daikon and Shiitake Mushrooms | Oregonian Recipes

Ingredients

• 8 dried shiitake mushrooms
• 3 1/2 to 4 pounds cross-cut (flanken-style) short ribs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 2 whole star anise
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons beef broth (divided)
• 2 tablespoons black bean-garlic sauce (I use Lee Kum Kee brand)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 medium daikon radish (about 10 ounces), peeled and halved lengthwise and cut into 3/4-inch slices
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
• 5 green onions, chopped
• Hot steamed rice, for serving