Braised beef is loved by diners for its unique flavor and texture, whether it is used as an appetizer or a daily snack, braised beef can make people have an endless aftertaste with its mellow marinade and soft and tender meat. In the process of making braised beef, the selection and use of spices is undoubtedly very crucial, and I will share with you 4 spices that can be added when braised beef.
The first one is citronella
Citronella, also known as lemongrass, is an herbaceous plant with a strong lemon aroma. In braised beef, the role of lemongrass is mainly reflected in two aspects. First of all, its fresh aroma can effectively neutralize the fishy smell in the beef and make the taste of the braised beef more pure, and secondly, the fragrance of lemongrass is very good, which can add a unique aroma to the braised beef and make the taste of the braised beef more attractive.
In the marinating process, the amount of citronella should not be too much, a pound of beef can put 0.5 grams of citronella, too much citronella may make the taste of the marinade too strong, affecting the overall flavor of the stewed beef.
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The second is thyme
Thyme, is a plant with a strong aroma. In braised beef, the role of thyme is mainly reflected in the mellow feeling and sweetness of the marinade, its aroma and the freshness of the beef are integrated with each other, making the taste of the braised beef more layered and long-lasting.
When using thyme, it is also necessary to pay attention to the control of the dosage, too much thyme may make the taste of braised meat too strong, affecting the taste of braised beef, a pound of beef can be put about 1 gram.
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The third is the long pepper
Long pepper is a spice with a spicy aroma and unique flavor. In the stewed beef, the role of long pepper is mainly reflected in the aspect of removing the fishy flavor and improving the taste, it can effectively remove the fishy smell in the beef, so that the taste of the marinated beef is more pure, at the same time, the spicy aroma of the long pepper can also add a unique taste to the marinated beef, making people chew more and more fragrant, in addition, the long pepper also has the effect of aftertaste, forming the effect of returning to the mouth, so that the beef is chewed more and more fragrant.
When using long peppers, it is also necessary to pay attention to the control of the dosage, too much long peppers may make the marinade taste too spicy and affect the taste of the marinated beef.
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The fourth is the grass fruit
Grass fruit is a spice with a rich aroma and unique flavor. In braised beef, the role of grass fruit is mainly reflected in the removal of fishy and greasy and increase the taste level, which can effectively remove the fishy smell and greasy feeling in the beef, and make the taste of braised beef more refreshing. At the same time, the unique aroma of grass fruit can also add a rich taste layer to the braised beef, which makes people have an endless aftertaste.
When using grass fruit, 1 gram of grass fruit can be put in a pound of beef.
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Braised beef spice recipe:
20 grams of star anise, 20 grams of sand kernels, 20 grams of grass fruit, 30 grams of tangerine peel, 6 grams of cumin, 10 grams of Sichuan pepper, 5 grams of citronella, 6 grams of cloves, 8 grams of thyme, 3 grams of long pepper, 50 grams of cinnamon, 5 grams of nutmeg.
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In summary, these four spices play an indispensable role in braised beef, and their unique aromas and effects are combined with each other to enhance the taste and flavor of braised beef.
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In the process of marinating beef, we need to add these spices in an appropriate amount according to the total amount of marinade and personal taste, and let their aroma and taste slowly penetrate into the beef by simmering over low heat, so as to make a soft and tender braised beef that becomes more fragrant the more you chew.