CHEF RISKS LIFE TO COOK DANGEROUS 72 Hour Rare Taiwanese Food

mutton

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat and more affordable than mutton.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while coconut aminos are less salty.

rice wine

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds acidity without the cost of rice wine.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh is a protein-rich alternative while seitan is more affordable.

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add oil until shimmering.

Add chopped ginger and garlic, sautéing until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add mutton pieces, browning on all sides for 5-7 minutes.

Pour in soy sauce and rice wine, stirring to coat the meat.

Add water to cover the meat, then bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, adding star anise, cinnamon stick, and dried chili.

Cover and simmer for 72 hours, stirring occasionally.

After 72 hours, add chopped vegetables and tofu to the pot.

Continue to simmer for an additional hour until vegetables are tender.

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped scallions and a drizzle of sesame oil.

Cooking Techniques

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