SHAKING BEEF
This savory-sweet stir-fry, known as bo luc lac or "dice" in Vietnamese, gets its English name from the constant shaking of the pan performed by the cook while browning the meat. It can be tough work to move the hot wok constantly, and the intense heat can burn the ingredients in a wink. This recipe, adapted from the one served at Slanted Door, Charles Phan's immensely popular Vietnamese restaurant in San Francisco, has been simplified for the home cook. Once the meat is marinated, it is quick work - 20 minutes from start to finish - but don't try to expedite matters further by dumping all of the meat into the wok at once. Cook the meat in two batches (a pound at a time) so you get a nice, crisp sear.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, weekday, times classics, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Marinate meat with garlic, half the sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1 tablespoon oil for about 2 hours. (Refrigerate if your kitchen is very warm.) Meanwhile, combine vinegar, remaining sugar, wine, soy sauce and fish sauce. Taste, and add salt and pepper if necessary. Mix about 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl.
- Divide the meat into 2 portions, and do the same with the onion and scallions. Put a wok or a large skillet over maximum heat, and add about 2 tablespoons oil. When the oil smokes, add the meat in one layer. Let it sit until a brown crust forms, and turn to brown the other side. Browning should take less than 5 minutes. Add half the onion and half the scallions, and cook, stirring, about 30 seconds. Add about half the vinegar mixture, and shake pan to release the beef, stirring if necessary. Add half the butter, and shake pan until butter melts. Remove meat, and repeat.
- Serve beef over watercress or lettuce leaves, passing salt and pepper mixture and lime wedges at the table.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 626, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 1123 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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[email protected]This shaking beef recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The beef is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Anthony Barrett
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beef, but this shaking beef recipe changed my mind. The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Rao Raj
[email protected]This shaking beef recipe is a must-try! The beef is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is incredible. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.
Emmanuel Alvarez
[email protected]I love this shaking beef recipe! The beef is always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Solomon
[email protected]This shaking beef recipe is easy to make and the results are amazing. The beef is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Aaliyah Smith
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the shaking beef turned out perfectly. The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.
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[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of beef, but this shaking beef recipe changed my mind. The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.
Jamshaid Prince
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The beef is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]I made this shaking beef for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The beef was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfect.
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[email protected]This shaking beef recipe is a keeper! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.