Bò né is a delicious grilled dish that is no stranger in Vietnamese meals. Today, let’s cook with TasteVN to explore 2 new recipes that transform bò né combined with flower of heaven and tamarind, which are extremely unique and appealing at your home!
1. Bò né flower of heaven
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Bò né flower of heaven For 2 people
Beef 200 g Flower of heaven 300 g Onion 1/2 bulb Chili 1 piece Shallot 3 bulbs Garlic 3 cloves White sesame 20 gr Soy sauce 1 teaspoon Mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Oyster sauce 1 teaspoon Sesame oil 1 teaspoon Margarine 2 teaspoons Common seasoning a little (salt/ seasoning powder/ pepper)
How to choose fresh and delicious flower of heaven
- You should choose fresh flowers that have an eye-catching green color, with light yellow petals; avoid flowers that are dark yellow which may be old or spoiled, and those that are bruised or wilted inside.
- You can try breaking a flower stem with your hand; if it snaps crisply, it means the flower is still fresh and young, not wilted, and can be purchased.
How to prepare Beef with Butterfly Pea Flowers
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Prepare the ingredients
Butterfly pea flowers bought should be soaked in salt water for about 10 – 15 minutes, removing any wilted or spoiled flowers, then rinse thoroughly and let drain.
Beef should be cleaned and cut into thin slices. Onion, peeled, cleaned, and sliced thinly.
Garlic and shallots peeled, cleaned, and minced. Chili cleaned and sliced thinly.
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Prepare and marinate the beef
Marinate the beef with 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon of mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon of minced shallots.
Add a little pepper, white sesame, and onion together, mix well for the meat to absorb the flavor. Marinate the meat for 30 minutes.
Tip: You can substitute sesame oil with cooking oil if needed!
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Stir-fry the ingredients
Put 2 teaspoons of butter in a hot cast iron pan, stir well until melted, add the remaining minced shallots and garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
Tip:
- You can also use cooking oil, but vegetable butter makes the dish more aromatic.
- It is recommended to sauté the garlic and minced shallots over low heat, stirring continuously to avoid burning.
Place the marinated beef on one side of the pan, and on the other side add the flower of Heaven, season with 1 teaspoon of seasoning, and stir-fry evenly.
Tip:
- It is better to stir-fry the beef over high heat, stirring continuously to help the meat cook evenly and become softer and tastier.
- Do not stir-fry the meat too long; once the meat is just cooked through, it will be tender and sweet.
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Completion
The beef and climbing wattle should be cooked just right, topped with a few slices of chili and white sesame seeds to make the dish more fragrant and visually appealing!
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Final Product
The dish of beef with climbing wattle is visually appealing with an enticing aroma. The beef is tender and delicious, well-seasoned, rich in flavor while still maintaining its natural sweetness, served with fresh climbing wattle and dipped in sweet and sour sauce, soy sauce, or chili sauce is absolutely delightful!
2. Beef with Tamarind and Water Mimosa
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Beef with Tamarind and Water Mimosa Serves 2
Beef 300 gr Climbing wattle 200 gr Water mimosa 200 gr Roasted peanuts 20 gr Tamarind juice 80 ml Sliced shallots 3 tablespoons Minced garlic 2 teaspoons Palm sugar 100 gr Fish sauce 30 ml Chili sauce 2 tablespoons Tomato sauce 2 tablespoons Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Margarine 1 teaspoon
How to choose fresh and delicious water spinach
- Choose water spinach that has bright colors, tender green leaves, firm and shiny stems, and is not damaged or rotten.
- The younger the water spinach, the crisper, more fragrant, and less bitter it will be.
- It is best to select bundles of water spinach with fewer flowers because they are usually crisper and younger than those with many flowers.
How to make beef stir-fried with water spinach
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the beef and cut it into thin slices.
Remove any damaged parts from the flowers and water spinach, wash them clean, and let them drain.
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Make the tamarind sauce
Place a pot on the stove with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil heated over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add 3 tablespoons of sliced shallots and sauté until fragrant.
Add 80ml of tamarind juice and 100g of palm sugar, stir for 2 minutes.
Add 30ml of fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of chili sauce, and 2 tablespoons of ketchup, and stir until the mixture boils again, then turn off the heat.
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Complete the dish
Put a pan on the stove with 1 teaspoon of margarine, stir well. Add 2 teaspoons of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Then pour in the prepared tamarind sauce, bring to a boil, and add 20g of finely chopped peanuts.
Taste and adjust the seasoning, then dip the beef, water spinach, and claw grass into it and it’s ready to enjoy.
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Final product
The beef with water spinach has an extremely attractive aroma along with eye-catching colors. The beef is tender and delicious, paired with the fresh and sweet water spinach, blending with the sour and sweet tamarind sauce for a rich flavor.
How to choose fresh and delicious beef
- Choose beef that has a bright red color mixed with white streaks and yellow fat.
- The beef should be tender, with small fibers, not too smooth. When you press it with your hand, it should have good elasticity and not stick to your hand.
- Choose meat that has a natural, characteristic aroma, avoiding meat that smells bad or has an unusual odor.
- Do not choose meat that is pale green, dark red, has dark yellow fat, white spots, soft, or mushy.
How to prepare beef to reduce odor
- To avoid losing the quality of the beef, you should use a clean, damp cloth to wipe the meat and then wash it thoroughly with water.
- Additionally, you can eliminate the odor of the meat by using roasted ginger, crushed and rubbed onto the meat, then rinsing it with water.
Stir-fried beef with flower of heaven and stir-fried beef with water mimosa is really delicious, appealing, and easy to make, isn’t it? Let’s go to the kitchen and show off your skills to treat your family!
*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel: Delicious Dishes and Cooky TV
