The braised buffalo meat dish always leaves an impression with its delicious, rich, and nutritious flavor. The Cooking section of TasteVN will guide you through two ways to cook buffalo meat with lemongrass and braised potatoes. Let’s make these delicious soups together!
1. Buffalo meat braised with lemongrass
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Preparation time
45 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Buffalo Meat Braised with Lemongrass For 4 people
Buffalo meat 300 gr Lemongrass 2 stalks Bird’s eye chili 6 pieces Common spices a little (MSG/ salt/ sugar) White wine a little
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How to Cook Buffalo Meat Braised with Lemongrass
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Prepare the buffalo meat
Wash the buffalo meat thoroughly with water, then soak it in white wine for about 15 minutes, rinse again, and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
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Prepare the broth
Put a pot of water on the stove, add lemongrass and 6 chopped bird’s eye chilies to the pot, then season with 2 teaspoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, then stir well.
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Braised buffalo meat
Add the buffalo meat to the pot and braise it over medium heat for about 40 – 45 minutes, then turn off the stove.
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Final product
When finished, the dish will be very appealing with tender and sweet buffalo meat, with the aroma of lemongrass and the spicy heat from the rich broth. The method of preparing this dish is simple but promises to make everyone in the family love it!
2. Beef Stew with Potatoes
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Beef Stew with Potatoes For 2 people
Fresh beef 350 gr Potatoes 2 tubers Carrots 1 tuber Onions 1 tuber White wine 200 ml Minced shallots 1 tablespoon Minced garlic 2 tablespoons Chili 1/2 fruit Five spice powder 1 teaspoon Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Chili sauce 1/2 tablespoon Annatto powder 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce a little Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Common seasoning a little (sugar/ pepper/ salt/ monosodium glutamate/ seasoning powder)
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to choose fresh carrots
- Choose carrots that are deep orange in color, have smooth skin, and small tops.
- Choose those that still have fresh green tops, feel firm when lightly squeezed, and are not bruised or damaged.
- It is advisable to choose medium or small-sized carrots to ensure they are crunchy and sweet when cooked.
- Avoid choosing overly large carrots as they are often old, lack sweetness, and are not tasty.
- Avoid selecting carrots with black spots, bruises, or cracks.
How to choose fresh and delicious potatoes
- It is advisable to choose potatoes with intact, smooth, and shiny skin.
- Choose potatoes that feel heavy in your hand, with yellow outer skin.
- Absolutely do not buy potatoes that have sprouted to avoid poisoning.
- Do not buy potatoes that have spots or deep eyes, black color, or are leaking water.
How to prepare Buffalo meat stew with potatoes
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Prepare buffalo meat
To eliminate the odor of the buffalo meat, wash it thoroughly with water, then soak it in 200ml of white alcohol for about 15 minutes, then rinse again, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
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Marinate the buffalo meat
Marinate the buffalo meat with 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of minced shallots, 1/2 chili pepper chopped, 1 teaspoon of five-spice powder, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of chili sauce, 1 teaspoon of oyster sauce, and 1 tablespoon of annatto powder.
Mix well and let the buffalo meat absorb the spices for about 10 – 15 minutes.
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the carrots and potatoes, peel, and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Wash the onion, then cut it into small pieces with a knife.
How to cut onions without making your eyes water- A simple yet effective method is to place the onion in the refrigerator for about 10 – 15 minutes before cutting.
- A sharp knife is essential to minimize the amount of juice released from the onion while cutting.
- You can try cutting the onion while leaving the root intact, which will significantly reduce the eye-watering sensation.
See more: 10 tips for cutting onions without tears
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Stir-fry buffalo meat
Place a pot on the stove and add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, when the oil is hot, add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Turn the heat to high and add the buffalo meat, stir-frying quickly until the meat is just cooked.
Tip: Stir-frying the buffalo meat first will help it to become firmer and absorb the spices better.
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Stew the meat
Add about 500ml of water to the pot, season with 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 2 teaspoons of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder.
Cover the pot and stew the meat for 10 – 15 minutes, then adjust the seasoning to taste and turn off the heat.
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Final Product
The braised beef with potatoes dish is very suitable to eat in cool weather to keep the body warm, featuring tender and delicious beef that is rich in nutrients along with various vegetables. Just thinking about scooping the stew into a bowl to enjoy while it’s still hot, with steam rising is already very appealing, right?
How to choose fresh and delicious buffalo meat
- Good buffalo meat has a dark red color, looks fresh, with white fat, thick texture, and when you press on the piece of meat, you can feel its firmness and elasticity, indicating it is fresh meat.
- Do not buy pieces of meat that look dull, soft, watery, or have a foul smell; these are signs that the meat has been stored for too long and is not good.
- You should also avoid buying pieces of meat that are too fragmented and cannot be cut across the grain, as this will make the meat very tough after cooking.
How to prepare buffalo meat to reduce fishy smell
- Method 1: Soak the buffalo meat in water mixed with a little white wine and crushed ginger for about 15 minutes, then rinse with clean water.
- Method 2: Briefly blanch the buffalo meat in boiling water and then rinse it under cold running water, which also helps remove the fishy smell of buffalo meat.
Hopefully, with the 2 ways to cook buffalo meat with lemongrass and potatoes that TasteVN just suggested, your family meal will be even more delicious and appealing. Wishing you success!
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