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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
On days when you’re tired of rice, if you want to change the taste for your family but don’t know what to make, let’s get into the kitchen with sister Thùy Huỳnh to create a fresh, crunchy beef salad that is super simple. Show off your skills by making this mixed salad for the family to enjoy!
Ingredients for Beef Salad Serves 4
Beef 100 gr Cabbage 200 gr (about 1/4 of a cabbage) Peanuts 50 gr Vietnamese coriander 5 sprigs Shallots 2 bulbs Garlic 2 cloves Chili 2 fruits Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Soy sauce 1/2 tablespoon Common seasoning a little (Sugar/ salt/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate/ ground pepper)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh beef
- When buying beef, choose pieces that are bright red, with clear marbling, and light yellow fat that is not too dark.
- When pressing on the meat, you should feel its elasticity and firmness.
- Do not buy meat that is pale green, soft, has a foul smell, or has round white spots in the meat fibers.
How to choose safe, quality cabbage
- Fresh, delicious cabbage will have a shiny color and a round shape. You should avoid buying cabbages that are flat or oval-shaped as these are spongy and not firm.
- You should choose cabbages that are a slightly dark green; if the cabbage is purple, it should be a deep purple color, and choose cabbages that feel heavy and firm.
- Avoid selecting cabbages that have blackish-brown spots on their bodies or are bruised, as these cabbages have been stored for too long and are no longer crisp and fresh.
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How to prepare Beef mixed with cabbage
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the cabbage, slice it thinly, then blanch the cabbage in boiling water for about 2 minutes, then transfer it to an bowl of ice water and soak for 5 minutes, then remove and drain well.
Marinate the cabbage with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, mix well to marinate for 15 minutes for even absorption.
Wash the Vietnamese coriander, chop it finely. Peel and mince the shallots and garlic. Remove the stem from the chili, wash it, and slice it thinly.
Roast the peanuts until golden, then crush them slightly or leave them whole according to your preference.
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Processing beef
To clean the beef and eliminate the unpleasant smell, rub the piece of beef with salt for about 1 minute, then rinse it with 2 – 3 times of water, drain, and slice it thinly for eating.
Simple methods to eliminate the unpleasant smell in beef- Method 1: To eliminate the unpleasant smell in beef, rub the piece of meat with salt, let it sit for 5 minutes, then rinse it with water.
- Method 2: Soak the beef in white wine for about 15 minutes, then rinse it with clean water several times.
- Method 3: Another useful method is to rub the beef with vinegar or lemon juice for 1 – 2 minutes, then rinse it clean under running water.
- Method 4: To make the beef more delicious when eaten, after washing it clean, rub the piece of meat with roasted ginger, crushed.
See details: Simple methods to eliminate the unpleasant smell in beef
Marinate the beef with 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, and the minced shallots and garlic, along with 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper.
Place a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pan, wait for the oil to heat, then add the marinated beef and stir-fry on high heat for about 3 – 4 minutes until the beef is just cooked, season to taste, then turn off the heat.
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Mix cabbage with beef
Put the seasoned cabbage in a bowl for easy mixing, place the stir-fried beef on top of the cabbage, add shredded Vietnamese coriander, chili, and sprinkle roasted peanuts on top. Mix well and enjoy!
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Final Product
Beef mixed with cabbage featuring tender, sweet beef combined with the crispy, fresh taste of cabbage, enhanced by the fragrant scent of Vietnamese coriander and the rich flavor of peanuts, all creating a delicious and appealing flavor.
Show off your cooking skills to treat your family!
The dish beef mixed with cabbage is fresh, crispy, and delicious, completed in just a few simple steps. Wishing you easy and successful cooking!