If you’re tired of plain rice, why not try changing it up with delicious, unique Korean bulgogi fried rice and shake beef fried rice that are extremely easy to make? Let’s get cooking and try to make these 2 fried dishes right away!
1. Shake Beef Fried Rice
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Shake Beef Fried Rice Serves 3
Cold rice 1 cup (200gr) Beef 100 gr Egg 1 piece Green/red/yellow bell pepper 1 piece Celery 3 stalks (tops only) Onion 1 bulb Shallots 3 cloves Green onion 1 stalk Garlic 3 cloves Lemon 1/2 piece Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon Ketchup/chili sauce 1 teaspoon Mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Oyster sauce/Sesame oil/Soy sauce 1 teaspoon Vinegar 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Common seasoning a little (seasoning powder/pepper/sugar)
How to choose fresh and delicious bell peppers
- Choose bell peppers that have bright and vibrant colors, with a smooth and shiny skin that is not bruised or blemished.
- Fresh and nutrient-rich bell peppers will be large and firm, feeling heavy in hand, with a fresh stem that is tightly attached to the body.
- Avoid choosing bell peppers that are wilted, bruised, or leaking water.
- Additionally, you should select male bell peppers as they are more suitable for stir-fried dishes like this.
See details: How to choose delicious bell peppers
How to make Beef Stir-Fried Rice
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Prepare and marinate the beef
You rub the beef with 1/2 a lemon and 1 tablespoon of vinegar to reduce the fishy smell. After that, wash the beef with water 2 – 3 times, then drain and cut the meat into bite-sized cubes.
Put the beef into a large bowl with 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of ketchup, 1 teaspoon of chili sauce, 1 teaspoon of mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon of oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, then mix well and marinate the meat for 10 minutes.
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Prepare other ingredients
You wash the peppers, remove the stems, seeds, and peel the onion. Then, you cut the two ingredients into bite-sized pieces.
Green onions and celery are trimmed, washed, and chopped finely.
Garlic and shallots are peeled and minced.
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Fried rice
You add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pan, when the oil is hot, add 1/2 of the minced garlic and onion to the pan and sauté until fragrant. When the garlic and onion are golden, crack 1 egg into the pan and stir well until the egg is soft and cooked.
Next, you add 1 bowl of cold rice to the pan along with 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, then mix well until the rice is evenly yellow and beautiful.
Finally, add all the chopped green onions, stir well for another minute, then turn off the heat.
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Stir-fried beef
You add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pan, when the oil is hot, add the remaining 1/2 of the minced garlic and onion and sauté until fragrant. When the garlic and onion are golden, add the beef, 3 types of bell peppers, and onion, and stir-fry over high heat until the meat is firm.
Stir-fry for about 3 minutes, then add the celery and stir well once more, then turn off the heat.
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Final Product
You serve the fried rice on a plate, next to it is the fragrant beef. The beef is tender, not chewy, with a rich flavor, the vegetables are very aromatic and crunchy, and the fried rice is fluffy and has a very appealing egg aroma.
You can enjoy it with spicy chili sauce to make the dish even more flavorful!
2. Korean Bulgogi Beef Fried Rice
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Korean Bulgogi Beef Fried Rice Serves 2
Cold rice 400 gr (1 bowl) Beef fillet 200 gr Chicken eggs 2 eggs Bean sprouts 50 gr Carrot 50 gr Green onion 1 stalk Minced garlic 1 teaspoon Cornstarch 1 teaspoon (can be substituted with tapioca starch) Korean chili sauce 1 tablespoon Soy sauce 3 tablespoons Seasoning powder 2.5 teaspoons Cooking oil a little
How to choose fresh and delicious carrots
- Choose those roots that are slender, of moderate size, still have the leaf stems, and feel firm rather than too soft.
- Select roots with an intact outer skin, smooth, not rough, and without black spots.
How to prepare Korean bulgogi beef fried rice
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Mix the rice
Add 400g of cold rice, 1 chicken egg, 1 tablespoon of Korean chili sauce, and 2 teaspoons of seasoning powder into a bowl. Mix well until all ingredients are blended.
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Prepare and marinate the beef
Wash the beef, drain, and then slice it thinly.
Place 200g of beef on a plate, add 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Mix well, then marinate for 15 minutes to let the meat absorb the flavors.
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Stir-fried beef
Place a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, and 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, then sauté until fragrant.
Add the beef and stir-fry for 2 minutes, then transfer it to a bowl.
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Prepare other ingredients
Rinse the bean sprouts, briefly blanch them in hot water, then drain.
Peel the carrot, wash it, and slice it into strips. Chop the green onions.
Place a pan with oil on the stove, crack in 1 egg; you can fry it sunny-side up or cook it to your preference.
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Fry the rice
Add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and 400g of mixed rice to the pan, stir well on the stove until the rice dries.
Then, add 50g of bean sprouts, 50g of carrots, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and mix until the ingredients are cooked.
Finally, just sprinkle the chopped green onions on top to finish.
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Final product
Korean Bulgogi beef fried rice has a distinctive flavor from Korean chili sauce, the crunchy sweetness from vegetables, along with the rich and fatty taste from beef and eggs. The dish will be extremely delicious when eaten hot!
How to choose fresh and delicious eggs
- Choose eggs with a rough, bumpy shell. The smoother the eggshell, the longer the eggs have been stored and they are not fresh anymore.
- Gently shake the egg and hold it to your ear; if you hear a noise, it means the egg has been stored for a long time, and you shouldn’t buy it.
- Avoid buying eggs with black spots and pale colors.
How to choose fresh and delicious beef
- Delicious beef is dark red, and the fat is yellow.
- Choose meat with fine, soft fibers; when you press it with your hand, it shouldn’t stick, and it should not have a foul smell.
- If possible, you should choose meat from female cattle, as it will be more delicious and tender than meat from male cattle.
How to prepare beef to reduce odor
- Method 1: Soak the beef in white wine for 15 minutes, then rinse it with clean water.
- Method 2: Put the beef in a pot of water, heat for about 3 – 5 minutes, then take it out and rinse the meat to reduce the odor. Note that you should only heat it to about 50 degrees Celsius, not boil it.
- Method 3: Use lemon or vinegar to rub on the piece of beef for 5 – 7 minutes, then rinse with clean water.
- Method 4: Roast a piece of ginger, then crush it and rub it on the piece of beef, then rinse it clean.
How to fry crispy and delicious rice
- It is best to use cold rice for better frying. If using freshly cooked hot rice, you should pour the rice into a basket to let it evaporate quickly and cool down before starting to fry.
- To fry rice well, you should use new rice, long grain, fluffy, soft, and fragrant. If using sticky rice, add a little cooking oil while cooking to ensure the rice grains separate when done.
- When frying rice, wait until the oil is very hot before adding the rice, fry on high heat and stir evenly and vigorously to make the rice crispy and golden.
- Do not use too much oil when frying rice as it can make the fried rice greasy, easy to get tired of, and cause indigestion.
- It is advisable to use a cast iron pan or a deep pan to fry rice crispily and easily mix the ingredients.
Wishing you success in making the delicious and nutritious stir-fried beef rice and Korean bulgogi fried rice to change up your family’s meals!
*Refer to images and recipes from YouTube channels Delicious Food and Cooky TV.
