Bitter vegetables are very good for health and are chosen to make many diverse and appealing dishes for the family. Today, TasteVN will share with you 2 simple recipes for stir-fried bitter vegetables with beef and straw mushrooms. Let’s get cooking to make this stir-fry right away!
1. Stir-fried Bitter Vegetables with Beef
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried Bitter Vegetables with Beef For 4 people
Bitter vegetables 500 gr Beef brisket 1 kg Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Minced garlic 2 cloves Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Chili 2 pieces (chopped) Common seasoning A little (salt/ MSG/ sugar/ seasoning powder/ ground pepper)
How to Choose Good Beef
- To choose good beef, you should observe the color of the meat. Fresh beef usually has a bright red color, not dark red, and the fat is light yellow.
- You should choose small and tender pieces of meat, with a fine texture, and when pressed, they should have good elasticity.
- If you see small, white nodules on the meat that can easily come off, they may be cysts. You should also avoid pre-cut small pieces of meat, as they are more likely to contain cysts.
How to prepare Bitter vegetables stir-fried with beef
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Preparing the beef
The beef you bought should be washed with diluted salt water, then rinsed with water and allowed to drain.
Next, cut the beef into thin slices across the grain to prevent it from being tough when eating.
Tip: To reduce the smell of beef, after washing the beef with water, you can wash it again with wine or soak it in wine for about 15 minutes and then rinse clean.
See details: How to prepare beef to reduce smell
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Preparing the bitter vegetables
Pick the bitter vegetables, discarding the rotten stems and old stems, then wash them with diluted salt water and rinse several times with clean water, then allow to drain.
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Marinating beef
You put the chopped beef into a bowl, then add 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 2 tablespoons of seasoning, and finally 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Mix well and marinate for about 15 minutes.
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Stir-frying the dish
You heat the pan and add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, then add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant over medium heat.
Next, you add the marinated beef and stir-fry for about 5 minutes until the beef is evenly cooked, then add 2 chopped chili peppers and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
Finally, you add the bitter vegetables and stir-fry for another 2 minutes until the vegetables are just cooked, add 1 tablespoon of ground pepper, season to taste, and turn off the heat.
Note:
- Stir-fry the beef just until cooked to avoid toughness.
- To prevent the bitter vegetables from becoming bitter while maintaining their crispness, you should add them at the end and stir-fry gently until just cooked!
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Final product
Stir-fried bitter vegetables with beef have a fragrant beef aroma combined with fried garlic. The bitter vegetables are crispy, not too bitter, and go well with the tender beef that absorbs the spices evenly. This will be a delicious and nutritious dish for your family!
2. Stir-fried bitter vegetables with straw mushrooms
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Processing
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried bitter vegetables with straw mushrooms For 4 people
Bitter vegetables 500 gr Straw mushrooms 1 kg Chopped garlic 3 cloves Fish sauce 1/2 tablespoon Pork fat or cooking oil 3 tablespoons Common spices A little (salt/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate/ seasoning powder)
How to choose good straw mushrooms
- For straw mushrooms, you should choose mushrooms that are round, still in bud, fresh, and have uniform size.
- Avoid choosing mushrooms that have bloomed too large; black straw mushrooms will be tastier than the white ones.
- Make sure not to buy straw mushrooms that are soft or have a moldy smell.
How to prepare Stir-fried Bitter Vegetables with Straw Mushrooms
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Prepare the ingredients
Cut off the stems of the straw mushrooms, then soak them in salt water for about 10 minutes and rinse thoroughly, then drain.
Soak the bitter vegetables briefly in diluted salt water, then rinse several times with water and drain.
Tip:
- Soaking in salt water will help remove unhealthy substances from the mushrooms.
- After washing, you can place the mushrooms in a colander and gently scrub them; all external impurities will be removed.
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Stir-fry the straw mushrooms
Heat a pan over medium heat, then add 3 tablespoons of pork fat (or cooking oil), and continue by adding 3 minced garlic cloves to sauté until fragrant.
Next, add the straw mushrooms to the pan along with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1/2 tablespoon of fish sauce, stir-frying for about 5 – 6 minutes until the mushrooms are cooked.
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Completing the dish
The straw mushrooms are cooked, add the bitter vegetables and stir-fry for about 3 minutes, then season to taste and turn off the heat!
Tip: To ensure the bitter vegetables are not too bitter and chewy, you shouldn’t stir-fry for too long; just stir-fry quickly until the vegetables are just cooked!
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Finished product
The stir-fried bitter vegetables with straw mushrooms are delicious and evenly seasoned. The bitter vegetables are crunchy and tasty, while the straw mushrooms are sweet, combining with the bitterness of the vegetables. A simple, rustic dish that is both light and delicious.
How to choose fresh, delicious bitter vegetables
- You should choose bitter vegetables that look fresh, with green leaves, intact stems, dry, and free from pests and wilting. Freshly picked bitter vegetables will be crispy and fragrant when cooked.
- You can gently snap the stem of the bitter vegetable; if it is crispy, it is still fresh. If the stem is tough and hard to break, you should not choose it.
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I hope TasteVN will help you successfully make the 2 simple and healthy ways to prepare stir-fried bitter vegetables with beef and straw mushrooms. Wishing you success on your first try!
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