Lao Gejia Potato Beef Stew
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1. Peel and wash potatoes, cut into pieces and soak in clean water; slice ginger and slice green onions.
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2. Wash the beef, cut into chunks against the texture, blanch it in boiling water to remove bloody water and peculiar smells, remove and drain the water for later use.
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3. Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a wok, sauté ginger slices and green onions, add beef cubes and stir-fry for a few times, add 3 tablespoons of light soy sauce king, 1 tablespoon of cooking wine, stir fry for 2 minutes over high heat.
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4. Pour 2 bowls of water into the pot, add star anise, cinnamon and bay leaves, cover and boil on high heat instead of low heat and simmer for 50 minutes. Then pour in the potato wedges, stir well with the beef, cover and simmer for another 25 minutes.
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5. Turn on high heat to collect the juice. When the soup in the pot becomes thick, add a tablespoon of salt, a little sugar to taste, and sprinkle some chopped green onions to get out of the pot.