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Preparation
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Beef has nutritional value for humans and brings many delicious dishes. Let’s join TasteVN cook to make the delicious onion beef salad right away!
Ingredients for Onion Beef Salad Serves 3
Beef 500 gr White onion 1 bulb Purple onion 1 bulb Shallots 4 bulbs Lime 2 fruits Lettuce 100 gr Cilantro 100 gr Peanuts 50 gr Chili 2 fruits Garlic 6 bulbs Sugar 2 tablespoons Seasoning powder 1 tablespoon
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh and delicious beef
- To choose good beef, you should observe the color of the meat. Fresh beef usually has a bright red color, not dark red, and the fat should be light yellow.
- You should choose small and tender pieces of meat, with fine fibers, and when you press on it, it should have good elasticity.
- If you observe the meat and see small white nodules that are easy to remove, it could be a sign of worms. You should also avoid small pieces of meat that have been pre-cut, as they often contain worms.
How to choose fresh and delicious onions
- Choose round onions with long roots; these are the good ones. Do not choose those that have unusual shapes or have completely lost their roots as they will not be tasty.
- Good onions will have a firm, smooth skin, an attractive yellow color, no dark spots, and will fit snugly against the bulb.
How to choose delicious peanuts
- Choose large, round peanuts. When pressed lightly with your hand, they should feel firm and plump.
- The outer shell of the peanuts should be bright in color. The peanuts should be uniform in size and free from stones, sand, or other types of beans.
- Do not choose peanuts that have a strange smell, are shriveled, or show signs of insect damage.
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How to make Beef Onion Salad
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Prepare the beef
After purchasing, wash the beef briefly with clean water and slice it thinly to your liking.
How to prepare beef without a bad smell
- Roast a piece of ginger until the skin is charred, then scrape off the charred layer and pound it finely. Afterwards, rub the roasted ginger thoroughly onto the beef to eliminate the odor, then wash it clean with water.
- Alternatively, use the juice of one lemon or rub a whole lemon directly onto the beef thoroughly and then rinse well.
- Soak the beef in white wine for about 15 minutes, then take it out and rinse it several times with water to help remove the unpleasant smell more effectively.
See details: Effective ways to remove the smell of beef
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Prepare other ingredients
Prepare a bowl of ice water. Wash the onion, cut it into small wedges and soak it in the ice water for about 1 minute, then take it out to drain. Peel the shallots, wash them, and chop them finely to sauté until fragrant.
Wash the cilantro, and squeeze the lemon for juice. Roast the peanuts in the microwave for about 1 minute and remove the shells.
Tip:
- Soaking the onion in ice water will reduce its pungency and make it crisper.
- If you don’t have a microwave, you can dry roast the peanuts in a pan and add a little salt to make it easier to shell them.
How to cut onions without crying
- Cut onions in a well-ventilated place, such as under an exhaust hood or by a window.
- Use a very sharp knife to slice the onion.
- Chill the onion in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before cutting.
- Soak the onion in water before cutting.
- Cut the onion horizontally.
- Leave the root end of the onion intact.
- Use vinegar or saltwater.
See details: 10 tricks for cutting onions without crying
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Blanch the beef and onion
Put the beef in a bowl, pour boiling water over it to blanch briefly, then remove it to a strainer to drain.
Blanch the onion in boiling water for about 1 minute and then drain.
Tip: Blanch the beef just until it is cooked through; do not blanch too long as it will become tough and lose its flavor.
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Prepare the salad dressing
Peel the garlic, place it in a mortar with 2 tablespoons of sugar and pound it until smooth, then transfer it to a bowl.
Next, add 3/4 of the lime juice, 3 tablespoons of hot water, and 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder to the bowl and mix well.
For the dipping sauce, put 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1/4 of the lime juice, and 3 tablespoons of fish sauce in a bowl and stir until dissolved. Add a little minced garlic and chopped chili.
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Mix the salad
Add the beef and onions into a bowl, then mix well. Continue to add chopped cilantro, fried onions, and roasted peanuts and mix evenly. Finally, serve the beef on a plate and garnish with a little fried onion, peanuts, and a few slices of chili.
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Final Product
Delicious onion beef salad, beautifully decorated, will make you fall in love. When you eat, you will feel the tender and fragrant beef that is not chewy, the onion is spicy but not harsh, leaving a sweet aftertaste, while the roasted peanuts contribute to enhancing the flavor of the dish, making it more delicious and rich. All the ingredients blend together with the sweet and sour dressing to create a wonderful dish.
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So just with a few basic steps, you already have a delicious onion beef salad for the whole family. Wishing you success with TasteVN’s recipe.
*Recipe and images referenced from the YouTube channel Wife’s Kitchen
