You’ll need:
- 16 cups cold water
- 6 slices ginger
- 3 scallions, washed and cut in half
- 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine
- 3 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks
- 3 tablespoon oil
- 1 to 2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns
- 2 heads of garlic, peeled
- 1 large onion, cut into chunks
- 5 star anise
- 4 bay leaves
- 1/4 cup spicy bean paste
- 1 large tomato, cut into small chunks
- 1/2 cup light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar…