Stews made from braised dishes that are made from beef always bring a soft, delicious, and rich flavor that pairs perfectly with rice, making them an essential dish in family meals. Let’s get cooking with TasteVN to prepare 3 ways to make beef stew with bamboo shoots, lemongrass, chili, and pineapple that are extremely flavorful and rice-friendly!
1. Beef stew with bamboo shoots
Preparation
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Beef stew with bamboo shoots For 2 people
Beef 150 gr Young bamboo shoots 100 gr Chili 10 gr Green onions 10 gr Shallots 10 gr Oyster sauce 1 teaspoon Garlic 10 gr Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Broth 100 ml Green pepper 5 gr Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Chili sauce 2 teaspoons Seasoning a little (sugar/ salt)
How to choose fresh bamboo shoots
- Choose fresh bamboo shoots, with a rough shape, thick and thin segments evenly, not bent, crispy but tender, no yellow leaves, the surface without spots, thin skin and not wilted.
- Visually, the bamboo shoot should have thin, crispy skin; avoid choosing overly white bamboo shoots, the color should be yellowish-brown, and when touched, it should not be sticky, with visible stripes.
- You should prioritize selecting small shoots, as small bamboo shoots are usually denser and have a richer flavor. It is advisable to choose the type of bamboo shoot that will have a sweet taste and be easy to prepare.
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How to prepare Beef stew with bamboo shoots
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Boil bamboo shoots and prepare ingredients
Slice shallots thinly. Mince garlic.
After purchasing, peel the bamboo shoots, remove the hard parts and the outer skin. Take the soft core, then wash it clean. Cut the bamboo shoots into bite-sized pieces and soak them in diluted salt water for about 4 hours, then put the bamboo shoots into a pot and boil for about 20 – 30 minutes, then remove and let them drain.
Some ways to boil bamboo shoots without bitterness
- You can soak bamboo shoots in rice water, filtered water, lime water,… or boil the bamboo shoots several times to help them not be bitter and eliminate toxins in the bamboo shoots.
See details: How to choose and boil fresh bamboo shoots without bitterness, quickly eliminate toxins, very delicious
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Caramelize and braise the beef
Place a pan on the stove with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, when the oil is hot, add garlic and fry until golden and fragrant, then remove.
Add 2 tablespoons of sugar and cook until the sugar turns a light brown color (copper brown) over low heat. Continue by adding 100ml of water, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 2 teaspoons of chili sauce, and 1 teaspoon of oyster sauce, and bring to a boil, then add the beef and cook for 20 minutes over low heat.
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Add bamboo shoots to braise
Next, add 100g of young bamboo shoots, 5g of green pepper, 10g of sliced shallots, and 10g of chili to the pot and cook for an additional 15 minutes over medium heat until the liquid reduces and thickens, then turn off the heat, sprinkle with some scallions and fried garlic, and finally serve on a plate.
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Final Product
The dish of braised beef with bamboo shoots is incredibly appetizing, with tender and chewy beef combined with sweet bamboo shoots, rich in flavor, and a slightly spicy braising sauce. It’s perfect to enjoy on chilly rainy days.
2. Braised Beef with Lemongrass and Chili
Preparation
30 minutes
Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Braised Beef with Lemongrass and Chili Serves 2
Beef brisket with skin 300 gr Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Lemongrass 3 stalks Shallots 30 gr Garlic 10 gr Seasoning a little (pepper/sugar/msg/seasoning powder) Ginger 10 gr Coriander 30 gr Bird’s eye chili 3 pieces Annatto oil 3 tablespoons Cinnamon 3 gr Star anise 2 pieces Coconut water 200 ml
Ingredients needed
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How to Cook Beef Brisket with Lemongrass and Chili
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the ingredients thoroughly, cut the beef brisket into thin slices about 1cm thick.
Lemongrass, garlic, and chili chopped finely. Shallots and ginger sliced. Culantro is also cut into small pieces about 1cm long.
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Marinate the beef
Marinate the beef with 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, mix well and let it marinate for 15 minutes to absorb the seasoning.
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Cook the beef brisket
Place a pot on the stove with 3 tablespoons of annatto oil, when the oil is hot, add lemongrass, sliced shallots, and garlic, stir-fry for about 2 minutes, then add the beef along with 200ml of coconut water, 2 star anise, and 3g of cinnamon. Cover and cook the beef on medium heat for 15 minutes until the beef is tender.
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Final Product
The braised beef brisket dish has tender meat, with a chewy skin, blended with a spicy and flavorful lemongrass chili sauce, promising to bring an incredibly appealing meal for the whole family!
3. Aromatic Braised Beef Brisket (Pineapple)
Preparation Time
30 minutes
Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Aromatic Braised Beef Brisket (Pineapple) Serves 2
Beef brisket 500 gr Pineapple 1/4 fruit Peeled lotus root 150 gr Cherry tomatoes 50 gr Shallots 10 bulbs Horn chili 1 fruit Lemongrass 20 gr MSG 1 teaspoon Coriander 20 gr Chili powder 1 teaspoon Salt 1.5 teaspoons Sugar 1.5 tablespoons Soy sauce 2 tablespoons White wine 1 tablespoon Annatto oil 1.5 tablespoons Cinnamon 30 gr Coconut water 150 ml Ginger julienned 40 gr Star anise flower 1/2 piece Minced garlic 10 gr
How to choose fresh and delicious ingredients
How to choose delicious lotus root:
- You should choose lotus roots that are both large and short as they will be riper and have a better flavor.
- The outside of the lotus root should be plump, without any unusual bumps or dents.
- The skin of the lotus root should be yellow; avoid choosing white-skinned lotus roots as they may have been chemically bleached.
- The larger the air holes inside the lotus root, the more water it contains and the better the flavor.
How to choose good pineapples:
- You should choose pineapples that have a bright yellow color from the base to the tip. There may still be a few green eyes, but it will still have a certain sweetness. Uniformly yellow pineapples will be sweeter.
- Avoid choosing pineapples that are uneven in color, have dark brown spots, or yellowing toward red as they are overripe.
- Choose pineapples that are round and short as they will have more flesh compared to long, cylindrical ones.
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How to make Braised beef with pineapple
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Prepare the beef
Wash the beef with clean water to remove dirt. Then, place a pot of water on the stove, when the water boils, add 10g of ginger cut into strips along with the beef and blanch for 2 – 3 minutes. After that, remove the beef and cut it into pieces about 3 – 4cm long.
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Prepare other ingredients
Pineapple should be cut into wedges. Cherry tomatoes should be scored with a cross at the top. Chili peppers should be cut into pieces. Lemongrass should be smashed and then cut into pieces. Coriander should be chopped finely. Lotus root should be sliced thinly, soaked in salt water to prevent browning.
Tip to prevent lotus root from browning
In addition to soaking in salt water, you can also use other methods as follows:
Method 1: Soak lotus root in rice washing water, as the starch in the rice water can help absorb dirt and remove mud, sap from the lotus root.
Method 2: Soak in water mixed with a bit of vinegar.
Method 3: Soak in lemon juice.
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Marinate the beef
Marinate the beef with 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 1.5 teaspoons of salt, 1.5 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 10g of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of white wine, mix well and marinate the beef for 10 – 15 minutes to absorb the spices.
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Cook the beef
Place a pot on the stove with 1.5 tablespoons of annatto oil, then add 20g of lemongrass, 30g of ginger, and the marinated brisket, stir-frying until the brisket is seared. Continue by adding 30g of cinnamon, half a star anise flower, and 150ml of coconut water. Cover the pot and cook for about 15 minutes, then uncover, add lotus root, shallots, chili, cherry tomatoes, and pineapple, and cook for another 5 minutes before turning off the heat and serving on a plate.
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Finished product
The beef is tender, with the spicy and sour flavors of the sauce combined with various vegetables, creating a delicious and nutritious dish for the whole family. The pineapple brisket can be enjoyed with hot rice or noodles, both are great.
How to choose fresh and delicious beef
- You should choose meat that is bright red, with yellow fat and white marbling. When pressed, it should feel firm, and it should have the characteristic smell of beef.
- Choose meat with small and fine fibers, and when you press 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 has a bluish color, with round white spots in the fibers, strange smells, is slimy, or feels soft when pressed.
How to clean beef properly, without fishy smell
- For thinly sliced beef: You should not clean or wash the beef too thoroughly, as this can cause some nutrients in the beef to dissolve in water and be lost during cooking.
- For whole pieces of beef: You can use white alcohol, ginger, salt, lemon, or vinegar, then rub it on the meat and let it sit for about 5 – 10 minutes before rinsing it with water.
- Additionally, while marinating the meat, you can grill a shallot, peel it, crush it, and marinate it with the beef to effectively eliminate the unpleasant smell.
Annatto oil color: You can buy annatto oil color at supermarkets, markets, or reputable food stores, making sure to check the packaging and expiration date carefully. Alternatively, you can make it at home to ensure hygiene and safety.
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Above are 3 ways to make braised beef with bamboo shoots, lemongrass, and chili that are extremely delicious, simple, and nutritious. Wishing you success with the recipe shared by TasteVN!
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