Instant Pot Braised Beef Brisket

Directions

1. 1
   Pour water into a large wok.
2. 2
   Add cubed beef.
3. 3
   Bring to a boil over high heat. Cook for 1 minute.
4. 4
   Using a slotted spoon, remove the beef and transfer it to a colander.
5. 5
   Rinse and set aside.
6. 6
   Heat the vegetable oil in an electric instant pot turned to saute mode.
7. 7
   Add sliced ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, for about 2-3 minutes.
8. 8
   Add the blanched beef, wine, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, onion, star anise, cloves, bay leaves, and sugar.
9. 9
   Mix well.
10. 10
    Close the pot and lock the lid.
11. 11
    Set the machine to cook to high pressure.
12. 12
    Set the timer to cook for 45 minutes.
13. 13
    Using the Natural Release method, bring pressure to normal.
14. 14
    Carefully unlock and open the lid.
15. 15
    Stir in chunked radish.
16. 16
    Close the pot and lock the lid again.
17. 17
    Set the machine to cook to high pressure.
18. 18
    Set the timer to cook for 10 minutes.
19. 19
    Using the Quick Release method, bring pressure to normal.
20. 20
    Unlock and open the lid.
21. 21
    Switch the cooker to saute mode. Bring the stew to a simmer.
22. 22
    In a mixing bowl, combine chicken stock and 2 teaspoons of cornstarch.
23. 23
    Mix well and stir into the stew.
24. 24
    Simmer for a further 2 minutes.
25. 25
    Serve hot.