1 tsp. coarse salt
1 tsp. five spice powder
1/3 cup coconut aminos
2/3 cup beef stock
cilantro, garnish, optional
2 tbsp. avocado oil, saute use
4 oz. fresh shiitake
4 whole pitted dates
4 medium size tomatoes
4 loose carrots
4 bulb scallions
1 dry bay leaf
1 inch cinnamon stick
1 red chili pepper
2 tbsp. finely chopped ginger
10 cloves large garlic
1 medium yellow onion
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. coarse salt
2 1/2 pounds beef shank, , bone-in