Lamb Shanks In Five-Spice, Tamarind And Ginger

Name: Lamb Shanks In Five-Spice, Tamarind And Ginger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder; 1 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 None cinnamon stick; 2 None star anise; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup Chinese cooking wine; 2 tbsp tamarind paste; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1 piece (3 inches) ginger, peeled and grated; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 8 None lamb shanks (about 3 1/2 lbs); 1 lb choy sum or bok choy, sliced lengthwise; 6 oz sugar snap peas

Servings: persons

2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 None cinnamon stick
2 None star anise
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup Chinese cooking wine
2 tbsp tamarind paste
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 piece (3 inches) ginger, peeled and grated
2 cloves garlic, chopped
8 None lamb shanks (about 3 1/2 lbs)
1 lb choy sum or bok choy, sliced lengthwise
6 oz sugar snap peas

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Toast five-spice, red pepper flakes, cinnamon and star anise in small dry skillet, stirring, until fragrant. Combine spices with soy sauce, wine, tamarind, sugar, ginger, garlic and 1 1/4 cups water in a medium bowl.
2
Place shanks in a single layer in a large, shallow baking dish; drizzle with spice mixture. Roast, uncovered, turning shanks occasionally, for 2 hours, or until meat is almost falling off the bone. Remove shanks from dish; cover to keep warm. Skim away excess fat from juices. Strain sauce into small saucepan and heat gently.
3
Meanwhile, boil, steam or microwave choy sum and sugar snaps separately, until tender; drain.
4
Divide vegetables among serving plates. Top with shanks and drizzle with sauce.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder, 1 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 None cinnamon stick, 2 None star anise, and more.

Yes, Lamb Shanks In Five-Spice, Tamarind And Ginger falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!