Food & Receipts

“The Secret to Perfect Beef Stir-Fry: A Dash of Magic”

The key to delicious, tender beef lies in the art of marination. A delicate balance of sugar and salt is essential to enhancing the flavor of the meat. But the question remains: which should come first, sugar or salt? The order of seasoning makes a significant difference, and getting it right is crucial to achieving that perfect taste sensation.

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6 October, 2024

Most people tend to add salt, MSG, or seasoning powder, along with some minced garlic, to their beef and then mix and marinate it for 15-20 minutes before cooking. However, this method is not ideal. Since salt contains a high amount of soluble substances, it will draw out a significant amount of moisture from the meat. This not only affects the tenderness and taste but also fails to effectively eliminate the beef’s inherent gamy odor.

Instead, it is recommended to use sugar for marinating the beef. This type of seasoning helps improve the meat’s ability to retain moisture, ensuring that it remains tender and tasty after cooking.

As for salt, it is best to add it towards the end of the cooking process. This is the ideal time to season with salt, as it enhances the flavor without causing the beef to become dry and tough.

In addition to using spices correctly, to prepare a delicious plate of stir-fried beef, it is essential to choose tender and fresh cuts of meat. Professional chefs usually opt for tenderloin or rump for their dishes.

There are numerous mouthwatering beef recipes to explore. Here is a super tasty, unique, and easy-to-make stir-fried beef and vegetable dish.

STIR-FRIED BEEF AND VEGETABLES RECIPE

This dish is a fantastic combination of tender beef, refreshing vegetables, and a savory sauce. It is perfect as a side dish with rice or as a tasty appetizer.

– Preparation time: 1 hour 20 minutes

– Cooking time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

– Beef: 650g

– Baking soda: 1 teaspoon

– Cornstarch: 4 teaspoons

– Water: ¼ bowl

– Cooking oil: 4 teaspoons

– Dark soy sauce: 3 teaspoons

– Cooking wine: 2 teaspoons

– Seasoning powder: 1 teaspoon

– Black bean sauce: 2 tablespoons

– Sugar: ½ teaspoon

– Soy sauce: ½ teaspoon

– White pepper: 1 teaspoon

– Sesame oil: ½ teaspoon

– Onion: 1 (cut into cubes)

– Bell pepper: 1 (cut into cubes)

– Snow peas: 150g

Cooking Instructions

1. Rinse the beef and soak it in a brine solution for about 30 minutes to remove excess blood and tenderize the meat. Cut the beef into bite-sized pieces and marinate them with 1 teaspoon of baking soda and ¼ bowl of water. Mix well and let it sit for about an hour.

Rinse the marinated beef and then add 2 teaspoons of cornstarch, 2 teaspoons of cooking oil, a pinch of sugar, 2 teaspoons of dark soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon of cooking wine. Mix well and let it sit for about 30 minutes.

2. Prepare the sauce for the stir-fried beef by mixing 2 tablespoons of black bean sauce, 1 teaspoon of dark soy sauce, ½ teaspoon of sugar, ½ teaspoon of soy sauce, ½ teaspoon of sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon of white pepper. Stir well to dissolve the spices.

3. Heat some cooking oil in a pan and add the beef. Stir-fry the beef until it is evenly cooked. Once the beef is slightly browned, remove it from the pan and set it aside.

4. Using the same pan, add a little more cooking oil and sauté the onion and bell pepper. When the vegetables start to brown, add a splash of cooking wine.

5. Pour in the prepared sauce mixture.

Add the beef back into the pan.

Along with the snow peas.

6. Reduce the heat to low and add the cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce. Ensure that the snow peas, beef, and vegetables are thoroughly cooked before turning off the heat.