Step 1

Blanch the beef shin in boiling water for 1 minute.

Step 2

Pour out water and add fresh water. Add all other ingredients and bring to a boil. Add the beef shins and cover.

Step 3

Boil at medium for 1 hour, lower heat to shimmer and cook for another 1 to 1 1/2 hour until tender. When tender a knife will easily go through the meat.

Step 4

Let cool.

Step 5

Separate beef shins from liquid and chill both separately in refrigerator.

Step 6

When ready to serve slice the beef shins thinly, arranging nicely on a plate. Spoon out 1/2 cup sauce from saved cooking liquid and heat up in a small pan. Pour over the chinese spiced beef shins.