Bag the short ribs: Prepare two gallon-sized ziptop bags. Once the ribs cool down, transfer them and the garlic to the double bag. Add tamari or soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, coconut milk, bay leaves, and star anise to the bag.Â
Sous vide the beef short ribs: Slowly lower the ribs into the sous vide bath using the water displacement method. Fold the top of the bag and clip it on the edge of your sous vide container. Cover and set the timer for 48 hours.
Finish: Once the timer goes off, remove the ribs from the sous vide water bath and transfer them to a serving plate. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve with the soy-coconut sauce from the bag.