Homemade braised beef.
In Chinese kitchens, braised beef is a beloved traditional dish. With its mellow taste and rich taste, it has become a must-have dish for many family dinners. So, how do you make a delicious dish of braised beef at home?Let's learn together.
First, you'll need to prepare some basic ingredients: fresh beef, ginger, garlic, green onions, cooking wine, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, salt, star anise, cinnamon, and plenty of water.
The first step is to process the beef. Cut the beef into medium-sized pieces and marinate them slightly with cooking wine and light soy sauce to remove the fishy smell and add flavor. Marinate for about 15 minutes.
The second step is to stir incense. Pour an appropriate amount of oil into a hot pan, and when the oil is at a moderate temperature, add the ginger, garlic, and white onion parts, and slowly fry them over medium-low heat until golden brown to release their fragrance. This is called "incense bursting".
The third step is to stir-fry the beef. Place the marinated beef pieces in a pan and stir-fry quickly over high heat until the surface of the beef changes color. This locks in the juices of the beef and makes it more tender.
Step 4, seasoning. Add an appropriate amount of light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, salt and star anise cinnamon and stir-fry evenly to allow the beef to fully absorb the flavor of these seasonings. Pour in enough water, about the beef.
Step 5: Simmer. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to a simmer. The simmering time is adjusted according to the part of the beef and the taste needs, generally 1 to 15 hours. During the stewing process, you can flip the beef appropriately so that it does not stick to the bottom.
Step 6: Collect the juice. When the simmering time is almost over, observe the soup in the pot. If there is still a lot of soup, you can turn on high heat to reduce the juice to make the soup richer. Remember to stir-fry constantly so that the beef doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.
In the final step, serve on a plate and sprinkle with chopped green onions. Place the stewed braised beef on a plate and garnish with some chopped green onions. Now, a delicious home-cooked braised beef dish is complete.
With the above seven steps, you can easily make delicious braised beef at home. Whether it's served with rice or noodles, it will satisfy your taste buds. Moreover, the dish is also highly nutritious and rich in protein and various vitamins and minerals. So, why not try this home-style braised beef dish on the weekend or in your spare time?