Preparation of Beef The cooking method of raw beef is a culinary art that requires skill and patience. During the cooking process, we need to pay attention to the heat, seasoning and cooking time to ensure that the cooked beef tastes delicious and hygienic and safe. Below, I'll go into detail about how to cook raw beef to help you master the art of making this delicious dish with ease.
First of all, we want to choose fresh beef. When buying beef, pay attention to the color, smell, and texture of the beef. Fresh beef should be red or pink, have a certain sheen on the surface, smell a faint meaty aroma, and have a certain elasticity to the touch. Avoid buying beef that is dull in color, has a bad smell, or has mucus on the surface.
Cut the selected beef into appropriately sized pieces to facilitate the subsequent cooking process. Next, soak the beef in clean water for 30 minutes to 1 hour to remove blood and impurities. During the soaking process, the water can be changed several times to ensure the cleanliness of the beef.
Then, we start preparing the seasoning we need to cook the beef. Generally speaking, the seasonings for boiled beef include ginger slices, green onions, cooking wine, salt, soy sauce, star anise, cinnamon, etc. Depending on your personal taste, you can adjust the type and amount of seasoning. Place the seasoning in a bowl and stir well for later use.
Next, place the soaked beef in a pot and add enough water. Once the heat is boiling, skim off the foam and reduce the heat to continue cooking. During the cooking process, skim off the foam from time to time to maintain the clear taste of the soup. At the same time, add the seasoning to the pot as needed to allow the beef to fully absorb the flavor of the seasoning.
When the beef is cooked, drain it, cut it into thin slices or chunks, and serve on a plate. At this time, you can add some chopped green onions, coriander, etc. as a garnish according to your personal taste to add color and texture to the dish.