Sliced Beef Shank

4 pcs Premium Shank
4 slices of ginger
2 tomatoes
salt
water enough to cover the shank about 6-8 cups

Sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce (or less adjust according to your preference)
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tomato, sliced
1 onion, sliced
3 slices of ginger
1star anise
1/4 tsp 5 spice
2 cups soup stock from above
1/2 cup water with 3 tbsp cornstarch

1. In a large pot boil the beef shank , ginger and tomatoes for 1 hour (medium low heat). Reserve the stock for soup
2. In a separate medium pot boil the sauce ingredients except the cornstarch mix, then add the 4 pcs of shank let it simmer for 15 minutes then turn the meat the cook the other side for another 10 minutes, then gradually add the cornstarch mixture until you reach the desire consistency.
3. let it cool and put it in refrigerator over night , this will make the shank firm and easy to slice, you can eat it cold. or place the sliced beef into the sauce and let it boil, beef stew for noodles or rice.