Cansi

Ingredients for Cansi

• 2 to 3 lb beef shanks
• 6 to 8 cups water, plus more as needed
• 1 tbsp rock salt
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 stalk lemongrass, tied in a knot
• Salt, to taste
• 5 to 6 batwan
• 1 tbsp annatto seeds
• 3 cups unripe jackfruit (langka), sliced
• 3 green chillies
• 2 red chillies

How to cook Cansi

1. 1.Cover beef shanks with water and rock salt in a pot; cover and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
2. 2.Drain, rinse the beef and pot, then return beef to the pot and add enough fresh water to cover.
3. 3.Bring to a boil over low heat; add onion, lemongrass, and salt, then cover and simmer until fork-tender.
4. 4.Add batwan, cover, and cook until soft.
5. 5.Press annatto seeds in a fine sieve submerged in the broth to release their color.
6. 6.Add langka and cook until tender; add green and red chillies, simmer 3 minutes, and serve piping hot.