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Chinese Beef Stew - Recipe Cost

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2 ml Fermented red bean cake *

1 whl star anise

1 tsp Roasted and crushed, Szechwan peppercorns

1 tsp Five spice pwdr

1 lrg (about 1 1/2 to 2 lbs), Chinese (icicle) radish cut

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
3 lb Brisket of beef or possibly stew beef	1/2 lb	$2.00 per 10 ounces	$1.60
4 Tbsp. Peanut oil	2 teaspoons	$4.39 per 24 fluid ounces	$0.06
3 Tbsp. Hoisin sauce	1 1/2 teaspoons	$3.49 per 8 1/2 ounces	$0.12
4 Tbsp. Shaoxing wine or possibly dry sherry	2 teaspoons	$0.20 per fluid ounce	$0.07
4 Tbsp. Thin soy sauce	2 teaspoons	$2.59 per 10 fluid ounces	$0.09
1 Tbsp. Chopped garlic	1/2 teaspoon	$4.00 per pound	$0.01
2 tsp Sugar	1/3 teaspoon	$1.44 per pound	$0.00
6 c. Water	1 cup	n/a
Total per Serving			$1.95
Total Recipe			$11.68