Here’s a classic Chinese Marinade Spice Blend (卤料) that contains Angelica Dahurica we shared in our last post:
Ingredients:
- 白芷 Angelica Dahurica (bai zhi) 20g
- 八角 Star Anise 4-5 pieces
- 肉桂 Cassia Cinnamon 2 rolls
- 草果 Amomum Tsao-Ko 2-3 pieces
- 小茴香 Fennel 1 teaspoon
- 花椒 Sichuan Peppercorns 1 teaspoon
- 生姜 Ginger 3 slices
- 葱 Green Onion 1 stalk
- 料酒 Cooking Wine 2 tablespoons
- 生抽 Light Soy Sauce 3 tablespoons
- 冰糖 Rock Sugar 2-3 pieces
- Water 800 ml
- Meat of choice
Instructions:
1. Preparation: Rinse the Angelica Dahurica, slice the ginger, and cut the green onion into sections.
2. Fry the Spices: Heat some cooking oil in a pan, add star anise, cinnamon bark, amomum tsao-ko, fennel seeds, and Sichuan peppercorns. Fry the spices on low heat until fragrant.
3. Add Ginger and Green Onion: Add sliced ginger and green onion sections to the pan, continue frying until aromatic.
4. Add Angelica Dahurica: Add the rinsed Angelica Dahurica, stir evenly.
5. Seasoning: Pour in cooking wine and light soy sauce, stir well.
6. Add Water and Simmer: Add water, put in rock sugar, and stir. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 30-40 minutes to let the flavors infuse.
Star Anise and Angelica Dahurica help to remove the unwanted smell of meat.
This spice blend can be used for braising pork, duck, beef, and other ingredients like Tofu / Eggs / Chicken Wings, allowing them to absorb the rich and spicy flavor. Adjust according to your personal taste to create a delicious braising sauce that suits your preferences.
At ZPICE UP, we can custom-make authentic and natural Chinese spice blends like Five Spice, Thirteen Spice, Sichuan Mala and this Marinade Braising Spice that suit the taste profiles of your markets. DM us for more information or samples!