The braised dishes made from beef always have a soft, delicious, and rich flavor, making them a favorite dish for many people. Let’s get cooking with TasteVN to make 2 ways of braised beef: “Kho Tau” and “Kho Ngu Vi” that are extremely delicious and will surely make you want to eat more!
1. Braised Beef “Kho Tau”
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Preparation
45 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Braised Beef “Kho Tau” Serves 4 people
Beef tenderloin 300 gr Quail eggs 10 eggs Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Seasoning powder 1/4 tablespoon Spices a little (seasoning/ salt/ pepper/ sugar)
How to choose good quail eggs
- Choose eggs that feel heavy, have a slightly rough shell, and still have a white powder layer on the outside. Avoid choosing light eggs, with a smooth shell, or showing black spots or mold.
- You can check by holding both ends of the egg and shaking it lightly near your ear. If it’s a good egg, you won’t hear any movement inside. Conversely, a bad egg will show noticeable movement inside.
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How to Cook Braised Beef
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Boil quail eggs
Boil the quail eggs for about 5 minutes (starting from when the water boils), then take them out and soak them in cold water to cool quickly before peeling the eggs.
Tips for quickly and easily peeling quail eggs:
- Use salt: add about 1 teaspoon of salt when boiling the eggs, so the shells will come off easily. The eggs will be clean and beautiful too.
- Use lemon: add a few slices of lemon while boiling, and the eggs will peel very easily when cooked.
- Use vinegar: add 1 teaspoon of vinegar to the pot and stir for a few minutes to peel boiled eggs very easily. You can also add vinegar while boiling, but make sure to stir well.
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Caramelize and stir-fry the meat
Add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and 2 tablespoons of sugar to the pot over low heat and caramelize the sugar to achieve a caramel color, then add 2 cups of filtered water and 300g of beef tenderloin to the pot and cook the meat.
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Stewed meat and quail eggs
Add 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1/4 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1/4 tablespoon of salt, a little pepper and mix well into the pot. Cook over medium heat for 30 minutes, then add the quail eggs and stir well, continue cooking for another 10 – 15 minutes to complete.
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Final product
The stewed beef dish is very easy to make, rich in flavor, on chilly days, having a pot of salty and hot stewed beef will be very appetizing!
2. Five-spice stewed beef
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Preparation
45 minutes
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Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Five-Spice Beef Stew For 4 people
Beef brisket 1.5 kg Red onion 50 gr Garlic 15 gr Ginger 50 gr Lemongrass 50 gr Star anise 6 pieces Annatto seeds 1 tablespoon (or 2 tablespoons of annatto oil) Salt 1 tablespoon Five-spice powder 1.5 teaspoons Brown sugar 1 tablespoon Soy sauce 2 tablespoons Rock sugar 20 gr Fresh coconut water 300 ml (or filtered water) Cooking oil 4 tablespoons
How to Buy and Make Annatto Oil
You can buy annatto oil at markets, supermarkets, or reputable food stores; be sure to check the expiration date and that the packaging is intact. Additionally, you can also make it at home to ensure hygiene and quality.
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Tools Needed
Pressure cooker, stove, spoon, pot,…
How to Prepare Five-Spice Braised Beef
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Preparing Ingredients
After purchasing the beef, wash it with diluted salt water, then gently rinse it again with clean water and let it drain. Use paper towels or a clean cloth to dry any remaining water on the piece of beef.
Proceed to cut the beef into bite-sized cubes of about 4cm.
Star anise should be roasted or fried. Peel the garlic and ginger, and use a pestle or knife to crush the ginger, onion, garlic, and lemongrass. For the lemongrass, after crushing, cut it into short pieces of about 5cm.
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Marinating the Beef
Place a pan on the stove, add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil, and 1 tablespoon of annatto seed oil, set the heat to medium and wait for the annatto seeds to release their color, then strain the colored oil through a sieve or use a ladle to remove the seeds.
Add the beef to a bowl along with the crushed onion, garlic, and ginger, season with 1.5 teaspoons of five-spice powder, 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and the amount of colored annatto oil that has been extracted. Mix the ingredients well and marinate the beef for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
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Stew the beef
Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pressure cooker, then add 50g of lemongrass, onion, ginger, garlic, and star anise to sauté, then add the beef, stir-frying for 3 – 4 minutes until the beef is seared. When the beef is seared, add 20g of rock sugar and 300ml of fresh coconut water (or plain water). Close the pressure cooker lid and cook for 20 minutes over medium heat.
Remove the beef stew and add chili and ground pepper if you like it spicy.
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Final product
The five-spice beef stew has an attractive and beautiful color, with rich beef that is both tender and chewy, making it perfect to enjoy with bread, noodles, or rice.
How to choose fresh and delicious beef and prepare it without a smell
How to choose fresh and delicious beef:
- You should choose meat that is bright red, with yellow fat and white veins; when you press your hand on it, it feels firm, and the meat has the characteristic smell of beef.
- Choose meat with small and fine fibers; when you press on it with your hand, it should be elastic. Do not choose meat with large fibers, dark red color, and deep yellow fat.
- Absolutely do not choose meat that is pale green, with round white spots on the fibers, strange smells, slimy texture, and when pressed with your hand, it sinks and feels soft.
How to clean and prepare beef without a fishy smell:
- For thinly sliced beef: You should not clean or wash the beef too thoroughly, as this will cause some nutrients in the beef to dissolve in water and be lost during processing.
- For whole pieces of beef: You can use white wine, ginger, salt, lemon, or vinegar, then rub it on the meat and let it sit for about 5 – 10 minutes before rinsing it clean with water.
- Additionally, while marinating the meat, you can roast a shallot, peel it, mash it, and marinate it with the beef to help eliminate the smell very effectively.
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Above are 2 ways to make braised beef and five-spice braised beef extremely delicious, simple, and nutritious. Wishing you success with the recipe shared by TasteVN!
*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel: Vành Khuyên Lê and Feedy Delicious Dishes.
