How to make Vietnamese Shaking Beef
Ingredients:
500g beef (sirloin/ filet mignon/ rib eye) cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tbsp + 1 tsp minced garlic
2 tsp sugar
a pinch of salt
2 tbsp soya sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1/2 tsp pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 bell pepper, cut into 1″ squares
Garnishes
1 red onion, finely sliced
1 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp vinegar (5% acid)
lettuce or watercress
1 tomato, thinly sliced
Directions:
-Marinade beef with 1 tsp minced garlic, 2 tsp sugar, a pinch of salt, 2 tbsp soya sauce , 3 tbsp oyster sauce, ½ tsp pepper, 1 tbsp vegetable oil for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2-3 hrs.
-Slice the red onion very thinly and mix with 1 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp vinegar. Set aside.
-Heat a large wok or pan over high heat until it begins to smoke. Add 1 tbsp cooking oil and fry 1tsp minced garlic till gragrant. Toss in the marinaded beef and stir-fry until seared to your desired doneness. It should take a few minutes only. Don’t overcook the beef.
-Transfer beef to a plate of lettuce (or watercress) and tomato slices.
– Sprinkle more black pepper on top and garnish with pickled red onions.
– Serve with hot steamed rice, tomato rice or French fries.
