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1. Stir-fried Beef Heart with Pineapple
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried Beef Heart with Pineapple For 2 people
Beef heart 200 gr Tomato 1 fruit Cucumber 1 fruit Pineapple 1/4 fruit (thơm/ khóm) Onion 1 bulb Green onion 1 sprig Red onion 1 bulb Garlic 2 cloves Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Common seasoning a little (sugar/ salt/ seasoning powder/ ground pepper)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh pineapple (thơm, khóm)
- Sweet pineapples will have a bright yellow color from the base to the top or may have a little green mixed in.
- You should choose short, round pineapples as they will have more flesh and be sweeter than long-stemmed pineapples.
- Choose pineapples with large, sparse eyes, and when sniffed, they should have a sweet aroma.
- It is advisable to select pineapples that feel heavy in hand, with a fresh green crown.
- Do not choose pineapples that have turned orange-yellow or have black spots.
- Do not buy green pineapples as they are very sour and will not taste good when cooked.
How to choose fresh tomatoes
- You should choose tomatoes with bright red skin, plump and juicy as they are naturally ripe tomatoes.
- When touched, they should feel slightly soft, and when held, they should feel firm.
- Do not choose tomatoes that are dark in color and have a hard skin as they are chemically treated or ripened artificially.
- Avoid selecting tomatoes that feel overly soft to the touch, with wrinkled skin that is no longer smooth as they are old tomatoes that have been stored for too long.
How to choose fresh and delicious cucumbers
- You should choose cucumbers that are bright green, fairly evenly colored, without blemishes or yellow spots as these are signs that the cucumbers have been stored for too long and are starting to spoil.
- You should select straight cucumbers, which are not or slightly bent. Cucumbers that are long and evenly sized are of the hollow type, which will be crunchier and tastier than short and round cucumbers.
- Opt for heavier cucumbers that are firm, with smooth skin, and without bumps; smaller cucumbers tend to be sweeter than larger ones.
- You should avoid buying cucumbers that are bulging, large in the middle or have big ends with small tails (and vice versa) as these are old cucumbers, with many seeds, tough, and not delicious.
How to prepare Stir-fried Beef Heart with Pineapple
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Prepare and marinate the beef heart
After purchasing the beef heart, slice it into thin, bite-sized pieces. Then wash it thoroughly to remove any blood inside, and let it drain.
Marinate the heart with 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, mix well, and let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
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Prepare the remaining ingredients
Pineapple, peel and remove the eyes. Wash the pineapple, tomatoes, and cucumbers thoroughly. Peel the onion.
Cut the tomatoes and onions into wedges, and cut the pineapple into bite-sized pieces. Slice the cucumber in half and then cut into bite-sized pieces.
Trim the green onion by removing any bad leaves, wash it, and then cut into sections. Peel the shallots and garlic, then chop finely.
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Stir-fried beef heart
Put 1 tablespoon of cooking oil into a pan, heat the oil, then add half of the minced garlic and onion, and sauté until fragrant and golden.
Next, add the marinated beef heart and stir-fry quickly over high heat for about 10 minutes until the beef heart is fully cooked. Transfer the heart to a plate.
Next, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil into the pan and heat it. Then add the remaining minced garlic and onion and sauté until fragrant. Add the onion and stir-fry quickly for about 1 minute over high heat.
When the onion is slightly cooked, add the pineapple, tomato, and cucumber and stir-fry together. Season with 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of sugar, and stir quickly over high heat for about 5 minutes until the vegetables absorb the seasoning.
Finally, add the beef heart and stir-fry for another 2 minutes, taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking, then add the chopped green onions, stir briefly, and turn off the heat.
Serve the dish on a plate with a little ground pepper on top, and it is ready to enjoy.
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Finished Product
Thus, we have a delicious and attractive dish of stir-fried beef heart with pineapple, with very eye-catching colors: the yellow of pineapple, bright red tomatoes, cool green cucumbers, white onions, dark red beef heart, and a bit of green from spring onions, with fragrant pepper.
The beef heart is very tender and absorbs the spices well, with fresh vegetables that have a sour, sweet, and crunchy taste that is extremely stimulating. Pairing this dish with hot rice is perfect, ensuring the rice pot is empty.
2. Stir-fried Beef Heart with Broccoli
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried Beef Heart with Broccoli For 4 people
Beef heart 300 gr Green broccoli 200 gr White broccoli 200 gr Bell pepper 2 pieces Spring onions 4 stalks Garlic 5 cloves Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Chili sauce 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce 200 gr Common spices a little (Salt/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate/ ground pepper)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh cauliflower
- You should choose cauliflower that is of moderate size, not too large, not too small, with bright colors.
- The surface of the cauliflower should be thick, with not many gaps. For green cauliflower, the darker the color, the tastier it will be.
- Good cauliflower will have a fresh, firm stem that feels heavy when held.
- Avoid choosing cauliflower that is wilted, turning yellow, or has a soft, mushy stem.
How to choose fresh bell peppers
- You should choose male bell peppers for stir-fry dishes as they will be tastier and more flavorful, selecting bell peppers with smooth, shiny skin and intact stems.
- Good bell peppers will have bright colors, feel heavy when held, and have a firmer skin than female bell peppers.
- Avoid buying bell peppers that have wrinkled skin, feel light when held, and have a soft texture, as these are wilted or spoiled.
How to prepare Stir-fried beef heart with cauliflower
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Prepare beef heart
After purchasing the beef heart, wash it thoroughly, remove the fat at the base, and cut the heart into bite-sized pieces.
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Prepare the remaining ingredients
Trim the green onions, removing any bad leaves and roots. Rinse the green onions, broccoli, and bell peppers clean.
Separate the broccoli into bite-sized pieces, soak in diluted salt water for about 15 minutes, then remove, rinse with water, and let drain.
Peel the garlic and mince it finely. Remove the stem and seeds from the bell pepper, then cut it into small squares. Cut the green onions into sections.
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Make the stir-fry sauce
Add 7 tablespoons of water into the pot, bring to a boil. Then add 6 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of monosodium glutamate, 2 tablespoons of chili sauce, 200g of oyster sauce, and stir well over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
When you see the sauce starting to thicken, taste it and adjust the seasoning to your liking, then add 1 tablespoon of ground pepper and turn off the heat.
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Marinate the beef heart
After preparation, the beef heart will be marinated with half of the minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of stir-fry sauce, mixed well and marinated for about 15 – 20 minutes.
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Blanch the broccoli
Boil about 1 liter of water, then add 1/3 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, and blanch the broccoli for about 5 minutes.
Remove the broccoli and place it in an ice bath. Soak for about 5 minutes and then take it out to drain.
Tip: Soaking the broccoli in ice water will help it retain its green color and crunchiness.
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Stir-fry the beef heart
Add about 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to a pan, then add all the remaining garlic and sauté until fragrant and golden. Next, add the marinated beef heart and stir-fry quickly over medium heat for about 5 minutes until the beef heart is cooked.
Then add the broccoli, stir well for another minute, then add the bell peppers and green onions, and season with 2 tablespoons of sauce. Stir-fry until the bell peppers are cooked.
Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking, then turn off the heat; the dish is now complete.
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Final Product
The dish of stir-fried beef heart with broccoli features a visually appealing combination of green, red, and white colors, along with an enticing aroma that makes you crave it.
The pieces of beef heart are chewy and tender, perfectly absorbing the slightly salty and sweet stir-fry sauce, blended with the crunchy and fresh broccoli and bell peppers, making it truly irresistible.
How to choose fresh and delicious beef heart
- You should choose hearts that are bright red or dark red, with a smooth surface.
- A good beef heart will have a certain elasticity when pressed, and the membrane covering the heart is still firmly attached to the heart muscle.
- Do not purchase beef hearts if you see the heart’s fibers are cloudy or turning black, if the heart has a strange smell or is slimy.
- Beef hearts that have blood clots or strange black spots should also not be bought as they may be sick hearts.
How to clean and prepare beef heart properly
- Rinse the beef heart once in clean water, cut it into small pieces, and then rub it with salt or lemon juice for 5 minutes, then rinse with clean water. Slice it into bite-sized pieces.
- If after slicing the beef heart thinly you still see blood, wash it under running water until the blood is clean before cooking.
- To remove the unpleasant smell from the beef heart, you can also slice the heart thinly and soak it in diluted alcohol for about 5 minutes, then rinse with water.
Above is a detailed guide on 2 how to make stir-fried beef heart with pineapple and stir-fried broccoli that are refreshing for hot summer days. TasteVN hopes that the delicious and simple cooking suggestions we share will be helpful to you. Wishing you success in your cooking!
