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Preparation
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Beef soup with betel leaves is an incredibly delicious and nutritious dish that is sure to stimulate the taste buds of diners and make the meal even more wonderful. Let’s get cooking and immediately make this delicious and extremely simple soup!
Ingredients for Beef Soup with Betel Leaves Serves 3
Beef 300 gr Betel leaves 20 leaves Chicken broth 1 liter Minced garlic 1 teaspoon Minced shallots 1 teaspoon Sugar 1/2 teaspoon Seasoning powder 1 teaspoon Ground pepper a little Cooking oil 2 teaspoons Salt a little
How to choose fresh and delicious ingredients
How to choose fresh and delicious beef
- To choose good beef, you should observe the color of the meat. Fresh and good meat usually has a bright red color, not dark red, and the fat should be light yellow.
- Choose small and tender pieces of meat; the fibers should be smooth, and when pressed, the meat should have good elasticity.
- If you see small white spots on the meat that are easy to detach, it might be worms. You should also avoid small pieces of meat that are pre-cut, as they often contain worms.
- If you buy pre-processed and packaged meat, remember to check the expiration date.
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How to choose fresh and delicious betel leaves
- It is advisable to choose betel leaves that are bright green, of medium size, and have a characteristic aroma.
- Avoid selecting leaves that are wilted, bruised, or have an unusual odor.
How to make Beef Betel Leaf Soup
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Prepare the ingredients
To eliminate the unpleasant smell and dirt, after purchasing the beef, rinse it with a little salt, then wash it again with cold water and let it drain. Next, use a knife to slice the beef into thin pieces for easy eating.
For the betel leaves, remove any yellow or wormy leaves (if any), then wash them thoroughly and cut them into small strips.
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Marinate the beef
After thoroughly preparing the ingredients, marinate the beef with 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, and half of the minced garlic and shallots. Mix well and let the beef absorb the spices for about 20 – 30 minutes.
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Cooking the soup
Put a pot on the stove, add 2 teaspoons of cooking oil and wait for it to heat up, then add the remaining minced garlic and shallots to sauté until fragrant.
When the shallots and garlic become aromatic, add the beef and stir quickly until the beef is rare, then transfer it to a plate and set aside.
Next, add 1 liter of chicken broth to the pot where you sautéed the beef and bring it to a boil, then add the betel leaves. Add 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning and adjust the taste to your liking.
Finally, add the sautéed beef back into the pot and continue cooking until the water boils again, then turn off the heat.
Scoop the soup into a bowl, sprinkle some ground pepper on top, and garnish it nicely to complete the dish.
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Finished product
The beef soup with betel leaves is incredibly appealing, delicious, and rich in flavor, with tender sweet beef that absorbs the taste combined with the distinctive aroma of betel leaves that stimulates the palate immensely. This dish should be eaten hot to ensure it is tasty and attractive!
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Beef soup with betel leaves is simple yet incredibly delicious, sure to please all members of your family. TasteVN wishes you success in the kitchen!
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