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Preparation
40 minutes
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Cooking
12 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Grilled beef stir-fry with satay is a beloved dish in Vietnam with tender and fragrant beef combined with the spicy flavor of satay, making it perfect for family gatherings and friends. Let’s join TasteVN cooking this grilled dish!
Ingredients for Grilled Beef Stir-fry with Satay Serves 4
American beef tenderloin 500 gr Spicy shrimp satay 2 tablespoons Thiệu Hưng wine 2 tablespoons Annatto oil 3 tablespoons Good fish sauce 1 tablespoon Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Onion 1 bulb Brown sugar 2 tablespoons Condensed milk 3 tablespoons Lemongrass 6 stalks Ground pepper 1 tablespoon Small ginger 1 piece Chili 2 pieces Shallots 6 bulbs Garlic 6 bulbs Fermented tofu 3 tablespoons Roasted white sesame 2 tablespoons
How to choose good beef tenderloin
- You should choose tenderloin that has a bright red color, fine and small fibers, beautiful marbling, and fat that is light yellow. When smelling, it should have the characteristic aroma of beef.
- Additionally, good beef tenderloin will feel sticky to the touch and have a certain elasticity when pressed lightly.
- Avoid buying meat that is dark red, has dark yellow fat, and thick fibers, as this indicates old cattle, which are usually tough and not enjoyable to eat. If the meat is dark red, has white fat, and a slightly fishy smell, it is likely beef that has been faked from buffalo meat.
Where to buy good fermented tofu
You can buy good fermented tofu at reputable vegetarian food stores. Additionally, you can make fermented tofu at home to ensure safety and hygiene.
Tools needed
Air fryer, scissors, blender, knife, dipping bowl, skewers,…
How to cook Stir-fried Beef with Satay
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Prepare the beef
Use a knife to trim off any remaining fat from the beef, then cut the meat into bite-sized cubes about 1.5 finger lengths and place them in a large bowl.
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Crush and marinate the beef
You take lemongrass, cut off the top, put it into the blender, blend it finely, and then put it into a bowl to marinate the beef. For red onion, garlic, ginger, and chili, blend them finely as well and reserve 3/4 to put into the marinating bowl. The remaining part you scoop into a small bowl.
Next, add 2 tablespoons of spicy shrimp satay, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of Thiệu Hưng rice wine, 2 tablespoons of annatto oil, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of ground pepper into the marinating bowl.
Finally, we mix everything well and wait for 30 minutes for the beef to absorb the spices.
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Cut onion and skewer
You peel the onion, cut the onion into bite-sized cubes equal to the size of the marinated beef, about 1.2 finger lengths.
Then put on gloves and take a skewer, alternating meat and onion in a ratio of 1 meat, 1 onion. Do the same with the other skewers until the meat runs out.
Tip:
- To avoid cutting onions that make your eyes sting, you should cut onions in a well-ventilated place, like near a window.
- You can soak the onion in the freezer for 10 – 15 minutes before cutting.
See details: 10 tips for cutting onions without stinging your eyes
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Grill beef skewers
We use tongs to pick each skewer into the air fryer and then select the grilling mode for 12 minutes at a temperature of 180°C.
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Make dipping sauce
First, gradually add 3 tablespoons of fermented tofu, 3 tablespoons of condensed milk, 1 tablespoon of annatto oil, 2 tablespoons of toasted white sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon of annatto oil, 3 tablespoons of filtered water, and 3 tablespoons of a mixture of chopped onion, garlic, ginger, and chili into the blender.
Then cover and blend until the ingredients are well combined.
Finally, scoop the dipping sauce into a bowl and enjoy it with the delicious grilled beef cubes with satay.
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Final product
The grilled beef cubes with satay will have the characteristic aroma of grilled meat once cooked. When eaten with the dipping sauce, it will have a rich, sweet, and appealing flavor. It’s perfect for sharing with friends or family on the weekend, isn’t it?
Tip:
- To enhance the flavor of the dish, you can serve it with some fresh vegetables like leafy greens, green bananas, carrots, cucumbers, and herbs.
- Additionally, you can combine it with dew-dried rice paper to create delicious spring rolls.
Tips for preserving grilled beef with satay
- When using, you should take a sufficient amount to grill, and the remaining part can be stored in the freezer. Note that you should not keep the beef in the refrigerator for more than 15 days as it will lose nutrients and produce harmful compounds for health.
- If you have grilled more meat than you can eat, you can discard the leftover onions and place the meat in a specialized food storage bag and keep it in the refrigerator. The next morning, you can reheat that meat in the microwave and use it to make bread or sandwiches for breakfast.
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So we have finally completed the super simple and delicious grilled beef stir-fry with satay using an air fryer. TasteVN wishes you success with this recipe!
*Refer to images and the recipe from the YouTube channel: Esheep Kitchen
