Chinese Recipe : Stewed Beef w/ Chinese Cabbage

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. beef brisket
• 6 c. boiling water
• 1 tbsp. rice wine or dry sherry
• 3 slices fresh ginger root, about one inch in diameter
• 1 lb. Chinese cabbage
• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 c. beef broth

Directions:

1. Use a cleaver to cut beef into thin slices.
2. Place in a large heavy pot. Pour 3 cups boiling water over beef slices; drain well.
3. Add 3 more cups boiling water to beef and bring to a boil over low heat. Add wine and ginger root. Cover and cook 2 hours over low heat.
4. Chop cabbage into 2 inch square pieces. Add chopped cabbage, oil, salt and beef broth to beef. Cook 30 minutes longer. Serve hot in a large bowl.