Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Pasta is a dish that many families use for breakfast. But have you tried pasta cooked with beef that brings the flavor of kimchi hotpot? Today, TasteVN will share with you the recipe for this dish. Let’s get cooking this soup dish!
Ingredients for Beef Pasta Serves 4 people
Short tubular pasta 100 gr Beef belly 200 gr Fresh shiitake mushrooms 50 gr Napa cabbage 50 gr Broccoli 50 gr Coriander A little Minced garlic 1/2 tablespoon Minced shallots 1/2 tablespoon White wine 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 4 tablespoons Kimchi hotpot seasoning 1 pack Salt A little Sugar 1/2 teaspoon
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh beef belly
- It is advisable to buy meat that has a good mix of lean and fatty parts with clear origin and source.
- Additionally, you can buy imported beef belly that is frozen at supermarkets or food stores; remember to check that the packaging is intact, the expiration date, and observe that there is no slimy leakage, the meat is not crushed, and is not pale green.
How to choose fresh and delicious shiitake mushrooms
- When buying fresh shiitake mushrooms, you should choose those that look like an umbrella and are not bruised.
- Choose mushrooms that are of moderate size, with short stems, a tightly closed cap, and a slightly yellowish-brown color.
- Avoid selecting mushrooms with dark brown caps as they may be poisonous.
How to choose fresh and delicious napa cabbage
- To choose good napa cabbage, you should select those with an oval shape, elongated and gradually lighter green from the tip of the leaves to the stem.
- Additionally, you can determine the firmness of the napa cabbage by picking it up; if it feels a bit heavy and firm in hand, then it is good napa cabbage. Good napa cabbage has a size that is not too large and a moderate weight, neither too heavy nor too light.
- Absolutely do not buy napa cabbage that has torn outer layers, bruises, many dark spots, or signs of pests.
How to choose fresh and delicious broccoli
- The darker the green color of the broccoli, the tastier it is, so be sure to observe the color of the broccoli when selecting it.
- Next, try holding the broccoli stem; those with firm, hard stems and not soft and bendable are fresh broccoli.
- Broccoli with protruding florets is tastier than those with flat florets.
- Moreover, you should also pay attention to the florets; if the florets have no holes, then choose it. Because the tighter the florets and the fewer holes, the tastier it is.
How to prepare Beef Noodle Soup
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Prepare the vegetables
Peel and wash the carrots, then carve them into flowers or cut them into pieces. Wash the napa cabbage and broccoli, then cut them into bite-sized pieces. Wash the coriander and then chop it finely.
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Prepare shiitake mushrooms
Fresh shiitake mushrooms bought should have the dirty part at the base cut off, remove the mushroom stems, and soak them in diluted salt water for 2 minutes. After that, wash them thoroughly with water, using your hands to gently scrub the mushrooms to remove all dirt and impurities.
Cut the shiitake mushrooms in half!
How to prepare shiitake mushrooms:- Method 1 (boil mushrooms): Use a knife to cut off the dirty base (if any), then boil the mushrooms in a pot of boiling water for about 3 minutes, then remove and let drain.
- Method 2 (soak mushrooms): You can soak the shiitake mushrooms in warm water for about 1 – 2 minutes to clean off all the dirt and sawdust. Then rinse with cold water and cut off the stems of the mushrooms to help clean off the impurities. You can also wash shiitake mushrooms with rice washing water to eliminate the strong smell of the mushrooms and help retain their natural flavor.
- Method 3 (wash mushrooms): After cutting off the dirty part at the base, soak them in diluted salt water for 2 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water.
See details: How to properly and safely prepare shiitake mushrooms
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Boil pasta
Place a pot on the stove, add 1 liter of water, and bring it to a boil. Next, add the pasta and boil it with 1/2 teaspoon of salt for about 8 – 10 minutes until the pasta is cooked.
To make the pasta crispier and tastier, after boiling, remove the pasta, rinse it with cold water, and let it drain.
Tip:
- You should boil the pasta over medium heat; do not boil it too long, or the pasta will become mushy and lose its taste.
- When boiling pasta, you should add a little cooking oil to make the pasta glossy and mix a bit of oil after boiling to prevent it from sticking.
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Grilled beef brisket
After purchasing, let the beef brisket thaw (frozen meat) or rinse it briefly (fresh meat).
Heat a pan on high heat, then add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, wait for the oil to heat up, and add the beef brisket, stirring for about 2 minutes until the beef is seared.
Next, add 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of white wine, and proceed to ignite the wine directly on the stove.
Tip: Grilling will help the beef retain its juices, become firmer, tender, absorb spices, and taste better.
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Cook the pasta
Place a pot on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, and wait for the oil to heat up, then add 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic and 1/2 tablespoon of minced shallots to sauté until fragrant.
Next, add 1.5 liters of water to the pot, 1 pack of kimchi hot pot seasoning, carrots, napa cabbage stalks, broccoli stalks, and the boiled pasta, and cook until boiling for about 7 – 10 minutes.
Then add all the shiitake mushrooms, broccoli, and napa cabbage leaves, and cook for an additional 4 minutes until the vegetables are cooked. Finally, add the beef, season to taste, and turn off the heat!
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Final Product
Put the noodles cooked with beef into a bowl, garnish with chopped cilantro and enjoy. The noodles have a strong aroma of kimchi, with a slightly spicy, sour, and sweet broth.
The noodles are soft, the beef is sweet, and the vegetables and shiitake mushrooms are fresh and delicious. The dish is both unusual and provides high nutritional value, let’s enjoy it together.
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Beef noodle is a simple and time-saving recipe. With nutritious ingredients for the body, let’s get started and wish you success!
*Refer to images and the recipe from the YouTube channel Mon Ngon Moi Ngay
