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Soy Ginger Beef Shortrib

Meat • Savoury

This dish is rich and luxurious. The combination of salt and sweet is just so wonderful, I love adding lots of fresh herbs and leaves to the top to break up the richness. If you don’t like it so rich reduce the about of Soy Sauces by half. I also did a video for fun this time. So check out my youtube channel for more fun.

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Season the Flour with Salt and Pepper. Toss the Beef in Flour coating it on all sides.
Heat the Olive Oil in a pan. Add the Beef and brown on all sides. The meat should be a dark caramelised colour all over.
Remove the meat from the pan and place in the slow cooker with the Soy Sauces, Rice Wine, Stock, Sugar, Sesame Oil and Chilli flakes.
Return the pan to the heat and add the Garlic, Onion and Ginger. Stir over a low heat to soften. Then add to the slow cooker.
Cook for 4hrs, ocassionally turning the meat to ensure it cooks on all sides in sauce.
Then allow to cool, ready for serving the next day (however you could miss this out and continue with the below steps straight away).
Remove the Beef from the sauce, transfer the sauce into a pan and bring to the boil, reduce until glossy.
Meanwhile cook your rice, and chop your toppings.
Once the sauce has reduced, add the Meat back to it, and coat it in the glossy liquid until heated through. It will be nice and warm after about 10/15mins in the pan with the hot sauce.
Plate your Rice, add the Beef and Sauce and top with all the extras!

Photos by Kit Lee , Rosie Lord

Beauty

Mexico, Hibiscus Palms & Aerin

Collaborations • Inspiration

Come with me to Mexico, between Tulum and Cancun, walk down the expanses of perfect white sand and breathe in the rich aroma of Hibiscus Palm by AERIN.

Last month I travelled to Mexico. After an 11hour flight, I emerged from the motorway onto a small track. A security guard spoke to the driver, while Kit and I drank from our customised AERIN water bottles. After a drive through the jungle by golf buggy, the track opened up and we found ourselves in a tropical garden paradise. The beginning of a fabulous trip.

At the Hotel Esencia Kit and I were totally spoilt, my room opened up onto a desk right on the beach, with jet lag waking me early I sat every morning on the terrace watching the sun come up (spreading beautiful pinks and reds across the sky and beach) while I sipped on tea. The trip included every delight related to the Hibiscus plant and inspired by the Hibiscus Palm scent, from mexican cooking classes, spa treatments, dinner menus including ingredients which were nods to the notes of the fragrance, personalised baskets and many more thoughtful presents, paddle boarding, morning yoga and even swimming in the cenotes! I had such a wonderful time I just wasn’t ready to leave. I haven’t been to Mexico before this trip for more than 10 years, so I was in awe of the beautiful country and the delicious food.

You might remember that I did an editorial with AERIN for the launch of the Tangier Vanille which I loved creating so I couldn’t wait to work with them on the launch of Hibiscus Palm. I hope you enjoy my travel diary here, you can find more on Estée Stories including an interview with me.

Hibiscus Palm is the perfect resort or summer fragrance. It brings to mind the warmth of the sun, the sweetness of tropical fruit and the floral freshness of the being outside. With notes of Coconut, Vanilla and Musk layered on the vibrancy of Hibiscus Palm, Ginger, Ylang and Lotus Flower. It finishes with floral peaks of White Blossoms and Frangipani. The perfect fragrance for your next beach trip.

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