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Braised Lamb Shanks with Chinese Angelica and Soy Sauce

Name: Braised Lamb Shanks with Chinese Angelica and Soy Sauce
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Hunan Chinese
Ingredients: 4 lamb shanks; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp dark soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice wine; 1 tbsp sugar; 2 slices Chinese angelica; 1 tsp ginger paste; 2 cloves garlic; 2 star anise; 2 cups water

Lamb shanks braised in a rich soy sauce and Chinese angelica broth.

150 minutes4 servings

Method

Season lamb shanks with salt. Sear in a pot until browned on all sides.
Add soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, Chinese angelica, ginger, garlic, and star anise.
Pour in water. Bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 2 hours.
Remove lamb, slice, and serve with the sauce.
For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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