Ingredients : Serves 4-5

Preparation:

• Cut the beef into 1 1/2 inch squares and cook for half a minute in boiling water. Remove beef, drain off the boiling water, return beef and add fresh boiling water to about 2 inches above beef.

• Add star anise, green onion and ginger. Use low-heat, stew covered about 1 hour.

• Heat oil in frying pan. When hot, add the garlic and peppercorns and stir fry.

• Then add hot bean paste, soy sauce and wine. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.

• Add into the beef pot and mix. Stew another hour or until beef is tender (about 1 hour).