Soy braised wallaby shanks

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 2 hrs
Total Time 2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients
  • 4 wallaby shanks
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, sliced
  • 1/4 cup light soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup dark soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup oyster sauce
  • 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 cups chicken stock, or water
Instructions
  1. 1
    Season the wallaby shanks with salt and pepper.
  2. 2
    In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the wallaby shanks and brown them on all sides. Remove the shanks and set them aside.
  3. 3
    In the same pot, add the sliced onion, minced garlic, and sliced ginger. Cook until the onion is softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4
    Stir in the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, and brown sugar. Add the star anise and cinnamon stick. Cook for about 1-2 minutes until the sauce mixture is well combined.
  5. 5
    Return the browned wallaby shanks to the pot. Pour in the stock or water, making sure the shanks are mostly submerged in the liquid. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 2-3 hours or until the wallaby shanks are tender and easily pull apart.
  6. 6
    Serve: Once the shanks are tender, remove them from the pot and place them on a serving platter. Spoon some of the braising liquid over the top. Serve with steamed rice and sauteed greens.
Read it online: https://www.lenah.com.au/recipes/soy-braised-wallaby-shanks