Vietnamese Shaky Beef

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 0

Vietnamese Shaky Beef recipe with a punch of flavors and tenderness

by The Chefin Main

Prep

70 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

443

Sugar

10g

Fat

27g

Vietnamese Shaky Beef is a traditional Vietnamese dish which is loved by both locals and tourists alike. The dish gets its name from the 'shaking' motion of the pan during cooking, which gives the beef a unique texture and flavor. Vietnamese Shaky Beef is a quick and easy meal which can be made in under 30 minutes. It is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or for entertaining guests. The dish contains a range of flavors such as sweet, salty, sour and spicy, which is characteristic of most Vietnamese cuisine.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, combine garlic, dark soy sauce, palm sugar, chinese rice wine, spring onion, pepper and 2 tablespoons of peanut oil. Mix well.
2.	Add the cubed rump steak to the bowl and mix until each cube is coated with the marinade.
3.	Let the beef marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
4.	Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of peanut oil in a wok or pan over high heat.
5.	Add the marinated beef to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes or until browned and tender to your liking.
6.	Serve hot with rice or noodles.

PROS

Vietnamese Shaky Beef is loaded with flavor and is a quick and easy dinner option.
The beef is marinated in a flavorful blend of spices which gives it a wonderful taste.

The dish is high in protein, which is essential for muscle building and repair.

CONS

As with most beef dishes, this one is high in fat and calories.

Despite marinating in a mixture of healthier ingredients, it is still important to watch portion size when consuming this dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is a great source of iron and zinc, which are important for healthy immune function and wound healing.
The garlic and spring onion in this dish have natural antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

	6 garlic cloves , finely chopped
	2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
	2 tablespoons palm sugar
	2 tablespoons chinese rice wine
	1 spring onion , finely chopped
	1 teaspoon pepper
	4 tablespoons peanut oil
	750 g rump steak , cut into 1 inch cubes