Rou zao

肉ròu 躁zào

This week we bring you a meaty sauce that can be served with either rice or noodles.


Ingredients for 4 to 6 people


500g /1lb mince beef or pork
2-3 shallots or a small onion
1 small handful dried oriental mushrooms
1t 5-spice powder
4-5 star anise
2t -1T sugar
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup water
1T rice wine

Procedure

1 Soak mushrooms in hot water for 10 minutes until soft

2 Squeeze the excess water out of the mushroom, remove stalks and then cut into small cubes

3 Chop onion into small pieces

3 Fry onion until soft and then add mushrooms. Cook until the fragance starts to develop

4 Add mince

5 When almost cooked through add the soy and sugar and cook for 5 more minutes

6 Add water and spices

7 Stew for half an hour on a low heat

8 Garnish with finely cut green onions and corriander

9 Add a few drops of sesame oil and serve with rice or noodles and vegetables