Taiwanese Beef Stew Herbal Pack

See our recipe for this stew here. 

Make it yourself with our herbal pack full of premium Sichuan authentic ingredients. Pre-order now. Exclusive to Herbal Craft. 

What’s included: 

- Longan (龙眼肉): Naturally sweet, dried longan adds a gentle fruity sweetness to the broth, balancing the savoury beef and fermented bean paste. In TCM, longan is traditionally used to nourish the Heart and Spleen and support traditional concepts of blood nourishment.

- Bai Zhi (白芷, Angelica dahurica): Aromatic and slightly sweet, bai zhi adds depth and fragrance to slow-cooked meat dishes. In TCM, it is traditionally used in formulations for concerns such as nasal congestion and certain types of pain.

- Licorice Root (甘草): Adds a mild, earthy sweetness that rounds out the stronger flavours of the broth. Licorice root has a long history in TCM, where it is traditionally used to harmonise herbal formulations.

- Chinese Cinnamon Bark (肉桂): Warm, sweet and woody, cinnamon bark complements the richness of beef and creates a more rounded, aromatic broth. It is traditionally classified as a warming ingredient in TCM.

- Sichuan Peppercorns (花椒): Known for their distinctive citrus-like fragrance and gentle numbing sensation, Sichuan peppercorns bring the signature character of Sichuan cooking. They add complexity and help balance the richness of the beef.

- Star Anise (八角): Sweet, liquorice-like and deeply aromatic, star anise is a classic ingredient in Chinese braising spices. It pairs particularly well with beef, soy sauce and cinnamon.

- Bay Leaves (香叶): Add a subtle herbal fragrance and depth during slow cooking, helping round out the savoury broth.