Mongolian beef is a very famous dish. This dish has a great taste that when you eat it, it is impossible to stop. At first glance, Mongolian beef is nothing too unique, quite similar to stir-fried pork with spore corn. But you will definitely be surprised when you try the first one. The way to make Mongolian beef is also quite new, so if you are interested in exploring and love to cook, this dish will make you satisfied and not to be missed. Follow this simple recipe to upgrade your housewives skills.
Raw materials for making Mongolian beef for 4-5 people:
- 600g beef ribs or tenderloin (Mongolian beef)
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp Tai Ky cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 4 green onion plants
- 250g of baby corn
- 2-3 garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of rice wine
- 2 teaspoons of rice vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon of chili sauce
- Sugar, salt, cooking oil
How to make Mongolian beef for 4-5 people:
Step 1: Preliminary processing of raw materials
- Beef ribs or beef tenderloin, cut them into square pieces to taste, if you have fat, remember to filter them all.
- Chicken eggs break into a bowl and filter separately for the whites
- Garlic peeled and chopped
- Scallions cut into diagonal segments only 2 - 2.5 cm long
- Wash the stomach corn, you can cut it in half if the corn is long
Then, wash the corn with warm water and pat dry with a paper towel.
Step 2: steps to perform Mongolian beef dish
- First of all, we will prepare the cornstarch marinated beef sauce.
- You prepare a large bowl and add the following ingredients: egg white, cornstarch, sesame oil and ½ teaspoon of salt.
- Use a spoon to mix well.
- Then, put beef in a bowl of cornstarch mixture, mix well and marinate beef for a period of 30 - 40 minutes to infuse the beef.
- Next, we will concoct a second sauce.
- You also take a large bowl and put in the ingredients including: hoisin sauce, soy sauce, Chinese rice wine, rice vinegar and chili sauce.
- After that, use a spoon to mix the sauces well.
- The next step is to fry the beef.
You put a pan on the stove and heat with oil.
Wait until the oil is boiling, fry the beef, adjust the heat to medium or low.
Fry the beef until the sides or ribs are golden brown, then take out the oil to drain.
- Next, add the garlic to the fry.
Add the spores and scallions to the island.
Stir fry the vegetable mixture until it is fragrant and nearly ripe, then add a bowl of pre-made sauce. Continue to cook and stir evenly so that the corn spore mixture thickens.
- Add the fried beef and white sugar to the island. Cook for about 2 minutes, then turn off the heat.
- Scoop beef, vegetables on a plate. You eat it when it's hot for the best food.
Note when making Mongolian beef:
- For those who cannot eat beef, you can apply this recipe with pork ribs, so the pork ribs are no longer boring as before, but have been renewed more delicious.
- For simplicity in raw materials, it can be replaced with materials originating from Vietnam.
- When frying beef or beef ribs, you should not give too much cooking oil, so the meat will be soaked in oil but not quickly yellow. You should also not fry too long to avoid drying out the meat as well as getting rid of all the nutrients.
Mongolian beef dish brings a completely new flavor to your family meal, while also adding essential nutrients to your body. The beef is soft, not chewy, sweet enough. The spore is crunchy without being soft and soaked in spices from the sauce. All together in a delicious Mongolian beef dish that you should not miss. Discover Chinese cuisine right in your family kitchen.
Wish you all success and enjoy your meal with Mongolian beef!
(According to Wikihow)