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Preparation
1 hour
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Cooking
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Beef Rib Porridge with Mung Beans Serves 4 people
Beef ribs 1 kg Rice 100 gr Carrots 2 pieces Potatoes 2 pieces Straw mushrooms 200 gr Mung beans 50 gr Green onions 2 sprigs Chopped shallots 3 pieces Cilantro 2 sprigs MSG 1 teaspoon Seasoning powder 1 teaspoon Ground pepper a little Coarse salt a little
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh beef ribs
- When selecting ribs, you should choose those that have both bone and meat so that when cooked, the meat does not fall apart but still has a delicious flavor. The characteristic of these rib pieces is that they often have flat and small bones.
- Fresh beef ribs should be bright red in color and have a distinctive smell; you should avoid rib pieces that have a foul odor or a preserved smell.
- Additionally, to check, you can press your hand on the rib piece; if you see that the meat surface is firm and has elasticity, then the ribs are fresh.
How to choose fresh potatoes
- You should choose potatoes that feel firm in your hand, are slightly heavy, and have intact skin. The body of the potato should not be cracked or have insect bites, and the skin surface should be smooth, not bruised.
- Yellow potatoes will be tastier and sweeter compared to those that are slightly off-white.
- Avoid buying those with wrinkled skins, soft when pressed; most of these potatoes are old, withered, and no longer have natural sweetness.
- You should be careful to avoid buying sprouted potatoes as they contain toxins that are not good for health.
See details: How to choose delicious, starchy potatoes
How to choose fresh carrots
- Fresh carrots will always have a deep orange color, bright outer skin, and the body of the carrot will be firm and easy to hold. The carrot tops should still be fresh green, not wilted, and firmly attached to the carrot body.
- You should choose carrots that are long and slender, of moderate size, and have few eyes on the body, as this will make it easier for you to peel when preparing.
- Avoid choosing those that have lost their roots, have scratched skin, bruises, or unusual colors.
See details: How to choose fresh carrots
How to choose fresh and delicious straw mushrooms
- You should choose mushrooms that are still closed buds, not yet opened, fresh, with a slightly round or cylindrical shape. When touched and gently squeezed, the mushrooms feel slightly firm.
- Avoid choosing mushrooms that are too large; instead, prioritize selecting straw mushrooms of uniform size, which helps the dish absorb the seasoning more evenly during cooking.
- Additionally, choose straw mushrooms that are black or gray in color, as they will taste better than the white ones.
See details: How to choose delicious straw mushrooms
Required tools
Pressure cooker or regular pot, knife, cutting board, bowl,…
How to make Beef Rib and Mung Bean Porridge
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Prepare and Marinate the Beef Ribs
Buy beef ribs, then rub them with coarse salt, wash them clean with water, and use a knife to cut them into small bite-sized pieces.
In a bowl, add the beef ribs with 3 chopped shallots, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, then mix well. Marinate for about 10 minutes for the meat to absorb the spices evenly.
How to eliminate the odor from beef ribs
- You can soak the beef ribs in white wine for about 10 – 15 minutes, then rinse with clean water; this method helps effectively reduce the smell. However, do not soak for too long as it may cause the beef to lose its flavor and nutrients.
- You can also use lemon or vinegar to rub and massage evenly over the beef ribs several times, then rinse with clean water.
- Alternatively, roast a piece of ginger and then pound it, rub it evenly over the beef ribs, and then rinse until clean.
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Prepare other ingredients
Wash the rice thoroughly, then soak the rice in water for about 1 hour to soften it, which helps it cook faster and absorb flavors better.
Peel the carrots and potatoes, then wash them clean. To cook the potatoes and carrots quickly, cut them into small, bite-sized pieces.
Clean the straw mushrooms, and cut them in half with a knife.
Note:
- If you don’t have time to soak, you can cook directly, but the cooking time for the porridge to become soft and delicious will be longer than if the rice had been soaked.
- If you like, you can also roast the rice until slightly golden to enhance the aroma and flavor of the porridge.
How to peel potatoes without turning black
- Once peeled, potatoes should be immediately placed in a bowl of water and soaked for about 10 minutes to keep them white as they were originally.
- You can also add a little vinegar or lemon juice to the water before soaking the potatoes, which helps remove all the dark spots on the surface of the potatoes.
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Cook the porridge
Put a pot on the stove, add all the beef ribs and stir until the meat is firm. Add water to the pot just enough to cover the meat. Cover the lid and simmer over low heat.
When the meat is tender, add the soaked white rice and the cleaned mung beans (washed 1-2 times) to the pot, mix well to avoid sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Tip:
- To make the porridge tastier, you should skim off the foam regularly and thoroughly.
- To check if the beef ribs are cooked, you can use chopsticks to poke the meat; if it is soft and easy to pierce, it is done.
- To save time, you can cook the porridge using a pressure cooker, which usually takes about 30 minutes. Otherwise, you can also use a regular pot, which will take about 50 minutes for the meat to become tender.
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Add vegetables
Add all the carrots and potatoes to the pot, cover, and cook for about 25 – 30 minutes. Finally, add all the straw mushrooms and cook for an additional 3 – 5 minutes before turning off the heat.
Tip: When adding carrots and potatoes, you can add more water to ensure there is enough liquid to cover the vegetables and the beef ribs.
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Final Product
Serve the porridge in a bowl, add chopped green onions and coriander on top, and you can enjoy this delicious porridge. The grains of porridge are mixed with soft green beans, rich and nutty, paired with naturally sweet vegetables. The beef is simmered slowly, cooked evenly, and is tender and deliciously appealing.
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