THE LEMONGRASS HEAT-BEEF

(Our Play on Vietnamese Shaking Beef)

THE LEMONGRASS HEAT-BEEF

Ingredients: 400g Beef sirloin (cubed), 1 Red onion (petals), 2 Lemongrass stalks (minced), 2 tbsp Soy sauce, 1 tbsp Fish sauce, 1 tbsp Sugar, 2 cloves Garlic (minced), 1 tsp Black pepper...

Ingredients

  • 400g Beef sirloin (cubed)
  • 1 Red onion (petals)
  • 2 Lemongrass stalks (minced)
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp Black pepper

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Sear beef in a white-hot wok in batches for 2 minutes until charred; remove.
  2. The Architect Sauté onions, lemongrass, and garlic until golden and fragrant.
  3. The Bloom Add the silk ingredients and pepper with a 20ml splash of water to form a dark glaze.
  4. The Marriage Toss the beef back in; 'shake' the pan vigorously for 1 minute until coated.
  5. The Finish Serve over fresh watercress with a squeeze of lime.

Cuisine: Asian

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