We’ve got no beef with this treat

The Year of the Ox — which arrived Jan. 26 — is also known as the Year of the Cow. But even if it weren’t, we’d recommend this cold appetizer of silky slices of slow-cooked beef tendon marinated in onion, chile oil, cilantro, ginger and other spices ($6.95) called ma la niu jin. Drape a few slices over rice and you’re in tendon heaven. Katy’s Dumpling House, 665 N. Cass Ave., Westmont; 630-323-9393