Today I would like to share with you a mouth-watering Sichuan dish - boiled beef. This delicious and rich dish is not only attractive in appearance, but also a stomach-warming dish. Next, I will explain in detail the skills and details of material selection, marinating, and boiling, so that you can easily make tender and delicious boiled beef!
Selection:
First of all, we need to choose high-quality beef. It is recommended to use tender ribeye meat or tenderloin. Make sure the meat is delicate and free of fascia, so that you can cook the poached beef with a tender mouthfeel.
Pickled:
Curing beef is a crucial step, and it increases the tenderness of the meat. Put the sliced beef pieces into a bowl, add an appropriate amount of ginger slices, minced garlic, cooking wine, salt and a little light soy sauce and stir well, then add a spoonful of starch and stir until the meat pieces are all coated with marinade. The marinating time should not be too long, 30 minutes is enough.
Cooking:
Now it's time to show off our cooking skills! Blanch the marinated beef pieces in boiling water, cook until the meat changes color, then drain and set aside. Next, prepare a pot of boiling water, add an appropriate amount of salt and peppercorns, bring to a boil, add the beef pieces, and bring to a quick boil.
Key steps:
In order to ensure the tenderness of the beef, we need to pay attention to the following points. First of all, master the heat, and quickly turn the beef pieces into the pot after they are cooked, and you can pick them up in about 15 seconds. Secondly, prepare a large bowl and spread the bottom with cut bean sprouts and baby cabbage leaves. Then place the scooped up pieces of beef on top of the leaves, pour hot oil over the beef, and sprinkle with chopped green onions and coriander to keep the beef warm and tender.
Flavouring:
Seasoning of boiled beef is important to add richness to the whole dish. You can add an appropriate amount of chili powder, Sichuan pepper powder, light soy sauce and chicken essence according to your personal taste, and stir well. If you like spicy food, you can add more chili powder and Sichuan pepper powder to make your boiled beef more spicy and tempting!
Summary:
Boiled beef is a classic of Sichuan cuisine with good color and flavor. By choosing high-quality beef, marinating it for an appropriate amount of time, mastering the cooking process, and mixing seasonings reasonably, you can easily make tender and delicious boiled beef. Not only is this dish mouth-watering, but it also warms the stomach and makes it a great choice for winter gatherings. Try it out and make a delicious poached beef dish that will amaze your family and friends!
I hope this article can provide you with practical recipe guidance, and may you enjoy cooking and taste the delicious boiled beef!