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Taiwanese Beef Rolls

Savory Taiwanese Beef Rolls for a Cozy Dinner Night

These delightful Taiwanese Beef Rolls feature tender beef in crispy scallion pancakes, perfect for lunch or gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Taiwanese
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 2 pounds Boneless Beef Shank Brisket can be substituted.
  • 4 cups Water Add more if beef isn't fully covered.
  • 1 piece Ginger Fresh preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon Rock Sugar Granulated sugar is a substitute.
  • 1 stick Cassia Cinnamon Avoid ground cinnamon.
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf
  • 1 pod Star Anise Five-spice powder can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 piece Dried Tangerine Peel Fresh orange zest is an alternative.
  • 4 pieces Whole Cloves Use sparingly.
  • 1 teaspoon Sichuan Peppercorns Omit for milder flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon White or Black Peppercorns Use freshly cracked.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Smashed or crushed for flavor.
For the Scallion Pancakes
  • 4 pieces Scallion Pancakes Store-bought recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons Oil Canola or vegetable oil.
For the Fresh Toppings
  • 1 cup Cucumber Thinly sliced.
  • 1/4 cup Scallions Chopped.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped, optional.
  • 1/2 cup Hoisin Sauce Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • pot
  • non-stick skillet
  • Plastic wrap
  • airtight container

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the boneless beef shank into 4-5 inch pieces and place them into a pot of boiling water. Allow to boil for about 5 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water.
    Taiwanese Beef Rolls
  2. In a large pot, combine rinsed beef, 4 cups of water, sliced ginger, rock sugar, and cassia cinnamon. Bring to a boil, then lower and simmer for about 1 hour.
    Taiwanese Beef Rolls
  3. Once tender, remove and cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
    Taiwanese Beef Rolls
  4. While beef chills, heat a non-stick skillet and add oil. Cook scallion pancakes according to instructions, frying until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
    Taiwanese Beef Rolls
  5. Retrieve chilled beef and slice thinly against the grain. Prepare fresh toppings by slicing cucumbers and chopping scallions and cilantro.
    Taiwanese Beef Rolls
  6. Spread hoisin sauce over cooked scallion pancakes. Layer sliced beef, cucumber, scallions, and cilantro on top.
    Taiwanese Beef Rolls
  7. Roll pancakes tightly to enclose fillings. Slice each roll diagonally.
    Taiwanese Beef Rolls
  8. Serve rolls on a platter with additional hoisin sauce for dipping.
    Taiwanese Beef Rolls

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Chill the beef for easier slicing and use a non-stick pan to ensure pancakes are crispy.

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