Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Housewives always have the concern of how to bring delicious and appealing dishes to their families. Understanding this, TasteVN will share with you the recipe for a unique mixed dish that everyone loves. Let’s get together and cook to showcase the dish of mixed beef pho right away!
Ingredients for Sweet and Sour Mixed Beef Pho Serves 2 people
Pho noodles 1 kg Beef 200 gr Green papaya 150 gr Carrot 1 piece Bean sprouts 150 gr Roasted peanuts 100 gr Minced garlic 4 teaspoons Chopped chili 1 teaspoon Lettuce 300 gr Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Vinegar 3 tablespoons Oyster sauce 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Common seasonings a little (Seasoning/ Sugar/ Ground pepper)
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How to choose fresh and delicious ingredients
How to choose fresh and delicious beef
- Fresh and delicious beef always has a bright red color, and you can easily see white streaks of fat interspersed on the surface, with the fat being bright yellow.
- When pressing on the meat, it should feel firm and have good elasticity like rubber, not too soft and mushy. Additionally, the muscle fibers should be soft, small, and not too fine.
- Avoid buying beef that has turned a pale green or dark red color, with fat that is too dark yellow, or even shows unusual white spots or tiny dots on the surface, as this indicates the beef has been stored too long.
- Moreover, also avoid choosing meat that is mushy and slimy, and if you smell a strong fishy odor, it means that the beef should no longer be eaten.
How to choose fresh and delicious carrots
- Fresh and delicious carrots are those that are medium-sized, not too large or too small, with a slender shape that feels sturdy when held.
- Small carrots will taste better than large ones because larger carrots tend to be older and have more fibers, and their nutritional value decreases significantly.
- Additionally, you can choose carrots by looking at their color. Choose carrots that are bright orange and vibrant in color, with a smooth skin, not rough, and with fresh green tops that are still firmly attached to the body without separating.
- Furthermore, avoid buying carrots with damaged or excessively wilted tops, slimy, soft bodies, especially those with many unusual bruises on the surface, as these are carrots that have been stored too long and could affect health.
How to Prepare Sweet and Sour Beef Pho
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Prepare and Marinate the Beef
First, with 200g of beef you bought, wash it clean, then take a clean damp cloth and wipe the surface of the meat to remove any remaining dirt, then use a knife to cut it into thin slices for eating.
Next, take a bowl along with all the sliced beef, 1 teaspoon of oyster sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, and 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, mix well and let the beef marinate in the spices for about 10 minutes.
Ways to Eliminate the Smell of Beef:
- Method 1: First, take ginger, crush it, then roast it until cooked, afterwards rub it over the surface of the meat for 3 minutes, then rinse several times with clean water.
- Method 2: Alternatively, another effective method is to soak the beef in alcohol for about 15 minutes.
- Method 3: Additionally, soaking the beef in lemon juice or vinegar for 3 – 5 minutes to remove the smell is also very effective.
- Method 4: Proceed to rub salt over the meat for about 5 minutes, and the beef will have its smell eliminated immediately.
See details: How to Eliminate the Smell of Beef
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Prepare other ingredients
Carrots and green papaya should be peeled, washed, and drained. Then, use a grater to shred both ingredients into thin, bite-sized pieces.
Next, take a bowl and add all the shredded carrots and green papaya, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 2 tablespoons of vinegar. Use chopsticks to mix well, then let the pickles absorb the seasoning for about 15 – 20 minutes.
For the lettuce and bean sprouts, remove any damaged parts, then wash them several times with clean water and let them drain. Finally, cut the lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
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Make the dressing
After preparing the ingredients, take a bowl and add 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, and 6 tablespoons of warm water, then use a spoon to stir well until the mixture is dissolved.
Once the sugar has dissolved, season to taste and then add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic and 1 teaspoon of minced chili, stir well again, and it’s done!
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Stir-fry the beef
Next, place a pan on the stove with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and the remaining 2 teaspoons of minced garlic to sauté until fragrant over medium heat.
Then, add 200g of marinated beef, using chopsticks to stir-fry for about 3 minutes. Finally, add 150g of washed bean sprouts, stir for another 3 minutes, then season to taste, turn off the heat, and transfer to a plate.
Tip: To avoid tough beef, do not stir-fry for too long! -
Completion
Once the ingredients are prepared, take a bowl and gradually add the washed lettuce, fresh noodles, pickled vegetables, the stir-fried beef along with bean sprouts, roasted peanuts, and a little dressing, mix it all together and it’s ready to enjoy!
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Final Product
The sweet and sour beef noodle salad with minimal oil will be an ideal choice that you can offer to your family members to change up the flavors.
The faint aroma from the tender, sweet beef is truly captivating. Especially when combined with the fresh, white noodles, tangy sweet and sour pickles, and fresh green lettuce, it makes you want to eat endlessly without feeling bored.
Oh, and how can that deliciousness be complete without a bowl of savory, sweet, and spicy dressing that tantalizes the taste buds? Additionally, you can prepare a bit of fresh herbs to enjoy with it!
So, TasteVN has just introduced to everyone how to make beef noodle salad with a sweet, sour, and spicy flavor that is extremely attractive. This unique taste change will be an interesting highlight on your dining table that you can showcase your skills!
