THE LIME-STUNG BEEF-SWELL

(Our Play on Vietnamese Bo Luc Lac / Shaking Beef)

THE LIME-STUNG BEEF-SWELL

Ingredients: 400g Beef sirloin (cubed), 2 tbsp Soy sauce, 1 tbsp Oyster sauce, 1 tbsp Sugar, 1 Onion (petals), 3 cloves Garlic (minced), Watercress, 1 Lime (juiced)...

Ingredients

  • 400g Beef sirloin (cubed)
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 Onion (petals)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • Watercress
  • 1 Lime (juiced)

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Sear beef on maximum heat in batches until charred outside but pink inside; remove.
  2. The Architect Sauté onions and garlic in the same pan until golden.
  3. The Bloom Add the silk ingredients and a 20ml splash of water to form a dark, savory glaze.
  4. The Marriage Toss the beef back in; 'shake' the pan for 1 minute until coated.
  5. The Finish Serve over raw watercress with a heavy drizzle of lime juice.

Cuisine: Asian

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