Name: Five-Spice Short Rib and Daikon Soup
Yield: 4–6 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. English-style bone-in beef short ribs; 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 2" piece ginger, scrubbed, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, smashed; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 1 bunch scallions, trimmed, halved crosswise; 1 large daikon (about 1 lb.), peeled, cut into ½" pieces; 2 bay leaves; 1 cup michiu or dry sake; 2 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 Tbsp. plus ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt, plus more; 2 tsp. five-spice powder; 2 tsp. (or more) ground white pepper; 1 tsp. MSG; 1 bunch cilantro, leaves with tender stems picked, coarsely chopped; Toasted sesame oil (for serving)

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Beef and daikon are a classic pairing in Asian soups. Daikon brings a pleasant sweetness to the broth—it’s so juicy and soft when done right—while beef contributes richness and depth. To make this soup, you’ll start with bone-in short ribs, separating the meat from the bones and browning both with aromatics to build deep caramelized flavor. Then you’ll deglaze the pot with rice wine and cook everything down with added spices. The end result is a comforting soup brimming with cubes of fall-apart beef and super tender daikon that will get you through the last leg of winter. —Jessie YuChen

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