How to Make Flavorful Braised Beef Tendons with Lemongrass at Home

How to Cook Beef Tendon with Lemongrass

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  Prepare the beef tendon

  Wash the beef tendon thoroughly, remove the odor by soaking it in diluted saltwater for 2 – 3 minutes, then take it out, drain, and cut into square pieces about the thickness of a finger joint.

  To further eliminate the smell of the beef tendon, add crushed lemongrass for marinating.

  Ways to Remove the Smell from Beef Tendon

  • Method 1: Rub the beef tendon with a bit of salt for about 5 minutes, then wash it thoroughly with water, and cut it into small pieces.
  • Method 2: Use a little white alcohol to rub the beef tendon for about 5 minutes, then rinse with water.
  • Method 3: Use a piece of crushed ginger, rub it evenly over the beef tendon, then wash with water.

  

  
• 2

  Prepare other ingredients

  Wash the white radish, peel it, and cut it into bite-sized pieces.

  Pick the leaves and young tips of the basil, wash them, and let them drain. Cut the green onions into bite-sized pieces.

  

  

  
• 3

  Beef Tendon Stew

  Put a pot on the stove and add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Add chopped green onions and sauté until fragrant.

  Then, add the beef tendon and stir-fry briefly until it firms up, then pour in the water from 1 coconut and bring to a boil.

  When the beef tendon pot is boiling, add the radish and 2 teaspoons of salt, then stew until soft. Stew the beef tendon for about 45 – 50 minutes on low heat until the tendon is tender.

  After the beef tendon is cooked, adjust the seasoning to taste, then turn off the heat and ladle into a bowl, garnishing with a bit of basil on top.

  Tip:

  • To avoid breaking the radish during cooking, you should remove the radish after it has softened, then continue to stew the beef tendon.
  • The way to test the doneness of the radish is very simple; use chopsticks or a sharp stick to pierce through the radish; if the chopsticks go through easily, the radish is done.
  • Additionally, you can shorten the stewing time of the beef tendon by using a pressure cooker for cooking.

  

  

  

  
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  Final Product

  Fresh beef tendons are simmered until extremely tender and aromatic, combined with sweet broth, making it a delicious and appealing dish for family meals.

  Beef tendon simmered with lemongrass dipped in chili salt, ginger fish sauce, or fermented fish sauce will be a perfect combination. You can enjoy the lemongrass beef tendon with white rice, bread or fresh noodles, all of which will be very delicious!