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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
If you want to enjoy a beef dish that is truly fresh, then stir-fried beef with lemongrass and turmeric will be a great choice. Today, TasteVN will guide you on how to make a delicious stir-fried dish with these 2 extremely simple steps! Into the kitchen and let’s get started!
Ingredients for Stir-Fried Beef with Lemongrass and Turmeric Serves 4 people
Beef brisket 500 gr (or tender beef) Lemongrass 2 stalks Turmeric powder 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 3 tablespoons Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Common seasoning a little (sugar/ seasoning powder/ salt/ monosodium glutamate/ ground pepper)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh beef
- You should prioritize choosing pieces of beef that are bright red with white marbling and the fat is a vibrant yellow.
- For this dish, you can use any part of the beef for cooking, such as tenderloin, brisket, or filet mignon,… because a quick stir-fry will prevent the meat from becoming tough.
- Avoid buying pieces of beef that are dark red, with dark yellow fat. Spoiled or old beef usually has white spots on the flesh, feels mushy or slimy to the touch, and may emit an unusual odor.
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How to choose fresh lemongrass
- You should choose lemongrass stalks where the leaves are tightly wrapped together, with the outer layer being older and protecting the younger inner stalks. The lemongrass leaves should not be dry or wilting.
- The stalks of lemongrass should have a beautiful green color, not bruised or crushed. When smelling, lemongrass should have a distinctive aroma.
How to choose fresh turmeric
- There are 3 most common types of turmeric powder on the market today, which are yellow turmeric powder, black turmeric powder, and red turmeric powder. Depending on the type of turmeric you need to buy, there will be different characteristic features.
- Yellow turmeric powder will have a light yellow color, a bitter taste, and no smell. When dissolved in water, yellow turmeric powder will not have any sedimentation.
- Black turmeric powder has a milky white color, a fragrant smell, and is not bitter. However, freshly ground black turmeric has a dark gray color, a distinct turmeric smell, and a very bitter taste.
- Red turmeric powder has an orange-yellow color and a slightly bitter taste. Red turmeric powder is very rare, so it is rarely made into powder, and if available, it is very expensive.
How to make Stir-fried Beef with Lemongrass and Turmeric
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Prepare the ingredients and marinate the meat
Peel the dry ends of the lemongrass, wash it clean, and chop it finely.
Remove the unpleasant smell of the beef by rubbing salt thoroughly for about 5 – 7 minutes and then rinse with clean water. After draining, use a knife to slice the beef thinly and place it in a bowl.
Effective ways to remove the smell of beef at home- Method 1: To remove the characteristic smell of beef, you can crush a ginger root and massage it thoroughly with 30ml of white wine.
- Method 2: You can directly massage the piece of meat with 30ml of lemon juice (vinegar) or a mixture of lemon juice (vinegar) with rice washing water.
- Method 3: Additionally, to enhance the aroma of beef after cooking, you can increase the amount of garlic and chili when marinating the meat.
See details: Effective ways to remove the smell of beef at home
Marinate the beef with 1 teaspoon of sugar, 2 teaspoons of seasoning powder, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/3 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1 tablespoon of fish sauce.
Mix well and place in the refrigerator to marinate for about 15 minutes for the beef to absorb the spices evenly.
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Stir-fry the beef
Mix the minced lemongrass with 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder.
Heat a pan on the stove, add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil and heat over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the lemongrass and turmeric mixture and stir-fry for about 3 minutes.
When the lemongrass is fragrant, add the marinated beef and stir-fry over medium heat for about 5 – 7 minutes until the beef is cooked, adjust the seasoning to taste, then turn off the heat and sprinkle a little pepper on top for aroma.
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Final Product
Tender, sweet, delicious beef brisket, soaked in spices and infused with a natural aroma mingled with the unique scent of lemongrass and turmeric that is incredibly enjoyable to eat. Eating stir-fried beef with lemongrass and turmeric with hot rice is very delightful.
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So with just 2 simple steps, you already have a plate of stir-fried beef with lemongrass and turmeric that is aromatic and extremely appetizing. This dish will help you refresh your family’s beef menu. TasteVN wishes you success in your cooking!
