Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
10 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Water Spinach Soup with Beef For 2 people
Beef 300 gr Water spinach 300 gr Garlic 4 cloves (minced) Ginger 1 piece (smashed) Cooking oil 1 teaspoon Common spices A little (salt/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate/ ground pepper)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh and good beef
- When buying, you should press the piece of beef with your hand; if it is good beef, it will have good firmness and elasticity, not sticky to the hand and there will be no unpleasant or abnormal odors.
- You should choose small, tender pieces of meat, with fine fibers, and when pressed, they should have good elasticity.
- You should not buy pieces of beef that are pale green or dark red, with dark yellow fat, white spots on the fibers, and when touched, they feel mushy and slimy.
How to choose fresh and delicious water spinach
- Choose water spinach that still has intact leaves, not wilted, bruised, or infested with pests.
- Choose thin water spinach leaves that look sturdy, with a color that is not too dark or too light.
- Avoid selecting water spinach leaves that are curled or have unusual shapes as they may have been grown with excessive pesticide use.
How to make water spinach soup with beef
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Prepare and marinate the beef
After purchasing the beef, rinse it with clean water. To remove the odor of the beef, take 1 piece of ginger, smash it, and rub it all over the piece of meat, letting it sit for about 2 minutes.
Then, rinse the meat again with diluted salt water and then with clean water. Marinate the meat with 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of pepper, minced garlic, and let it sit for about 30 minutes to absorb the spices.
How to clean beef and remove odors:
- Method 1: Roast 1 piece of ginger, scrape off the burnt outer layer, then crush the ginger and rub it on the beef, leaving it for about 3 minutes, then rinse with clean water.
- Method 2: Alternatively, you can use vinegar or white wine to wash the beef, which also helps to clean and effectively eliminate the odor.
See details: Effective ways to remove the odor of beef
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Prepare the vegetable
After purchasing the vegetable, strip the leaves, discard the damaged and wilted leaves, then wash thoroughly.
Tip:
- Depending on your preference, you can crush the vegetable or leave it as is.
- Crushing the vegetable will help the soup become sweeter, and the vegetable will be softer and tastier.
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Cook the soup
Place a pan on the stove, add 1 teaspoon of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add all the marinated beef, stir-fry for about 2 minutes until the meat is firm, then scoop it into a bowl.
Place a pot on the stove, use a little water to rinse the pan where you just stir-fried the meat, then pour it into the pot along with 1 liter of water, cover and bring to a boil. When the water boils, skim off the foam, increase the heat, add the vegetable along with 1 tablespoon of seasoning, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
Wait for the water to boil again, then add all the stir-fried beef, stir gently. Adjust the seasoning to taste and turn off the heat.
Scoop the soup into a bowl, sprinkle a little ground pepper for added appeal, and invite everyone to enjoy.
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Final Product
Bitter melon soup with beef is sweet, cool, and nutritious. The beef is cooked just right, tender, and sweet without being chewy. The soup is seasoned perfectly, making it very appetizing.
Enjoy it while the soup is still hot with white rice for the best experience. Try your culinary skills!
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Beef and bitter melon soup is not only delicious and nutritious but also very easy to prepare, isn’t it? Let’s get into the kitchen and show off your skills, wishing you success!
