Vietnamese Beef

2 servings

60 minutes

Vietnamese beef is a vibrant embodiment of traditional Vietnamese cuisine, where rich aromas and tender meat texture harmoniously blend. This dish originated in the street eateries of Hanoi, served with fragrant herbs and rice. Beef marinated in oyster and soy sauces with ginger and cilantro gains depth of flavor. Quick frying over high heat preserves the meat's juiciness, while garlic adds spiciness. Served with cilantro, it delights with freshness and a hint of heat. This recipe is a perfect example of the balance of sweet, salty, and spicy typical of Vietnamese cuisine. Vietnamese beef pairs excellently with jasmine rice or rice noodles, enhancing the meal with its rich flavor.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 377.6
• Proteins: 40.4g
• Fats: 16.5g
• Carbohydrates: 16.4g

Ingredients

• Beef steak: 400 g
• Light soy sauce: 2 tbsp
• Oyster sauce: 1 tbsp
• Garlic: 4 clove
• Ginger: 100 g
• Coriander: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. First, chop the cilantro and grate the ginger.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ginger: 100 g
   • Coriander:  to taste

2. Then you cut the beef into pieces about 1 cm thick, mix it with oyster and soy sauces, and add black pepper, cilantro, and ginger.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef steak: 400 g
   • Light soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
   • Oyster sauce: 1 tablespoon
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Coriander:  to taste
   • Ginger: 100 g

3. Mix everything and let it marinate for half an hour.

4. Then heat the pan and fry the beef with garlic over high heat for 15-20 seconds, stirring constantly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef steak: 400 g
   • Garlic: 4 cloves

5. Serve at the table and garnish the dish with cilantro leaves.

   Required ingredients:

   • Coriander:  to taste