Lao Beef Jerky

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 14
Delicious Lao Beef Jerky recipe for meat lovers
in Meat

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

2 hours 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs lean beef
10 garlic cloves
2 1/2 inches gingerroot
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons msg ( option )
2 teaspoons oyster sauce
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup sesame seeds
2 cups oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
471
Sugar
29g
Fat
36g
Lao Beef Jerky is a popular snack in Laos, made with tender strips of beef flavored with garlic, ginger, and oyster sauce. This recipe produces a deliciously savory and slightly sweet beef jerky that is great for satisfying hunger pangs. Traditionally, beef jerky is made by drying strips of beef in the sun, but this recipe cooks the beef in a pan with sesame seeds for added flavor and texture. Lao Beef Jerky can be enjoyed as a snack or paired with sticky rice for a satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.Slice the beef into thin strips against the grain.
2.In a food processor, pulse the garlic and ginger until minced.
3.In a bowl, combine the beef strips with the minced garlic and ginger, salt, black pepper, msg (optional), oyster sauce, and sugar. Mix well and marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
4.In a pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
5.Add the marinated beef strips to the pan and cook for about 15-20 minutes until the beef is dry and jerky-like.
6.Remove from the pan and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

PROS

Lao Beef Jerky is a high-protein snack that is easy to make and can be enjoyed on-the-go.

It is a healthier alternative to store-bought jerky since it is made with lean beef and no preservatives.

CONS

This recipe calls for a cup of sugar, making it high in sugar content.

It is also cooked in a considerable amount of oil making it high in fat content.

Consumed in moderation, it is a tasty snack to be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lao Beef Jerky contains protein which is essential for building and repairing tissues in the body.
It is also a good source of iron which is important for the production of red blood cells.
Ginger and garlic have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can help boost the immune system.

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