The secret to making fragrant and attractive steamed beef with lemongrass and pandan leaves at home. A dish that is both delicious and nutritious, suitable for family meals or as a snack.
Steamed beef with lemongrass and pandan leaves is a unique dish, delicious and nutritious, a great combination of the aroma of lemongrass, pandan leaves and the sweetness of beef. This dish is not only suitable for family meals but can also become an attractive drinking dish. Below is how to make fragrant steamed beef with lemongrass and pandan leaves.
Ingredient
Beef shank: 700g
Lemongrass: 65g
Garlic: 20g
Purple onion: 10g
Salt: 3g
Pepper: 2g
White sugar: 40g
Sesame oil: 10ml
Oyster sauce: 10ml
Pandan leaf juice: 50ml
Chili: 10g
Coriander: 10g
Fish sauce: 30ml
Kumquat juice: 10ml
Making
Step 1: Marinate the Beef
Wash beef and drain. Marinate beef shank with minced lemongrass, minced garlic, minced purple onion, salt, pepper, sugar, sesame oil, oyster sauce and pandan leaf juice. Rub well and marinate for 6 hours or overnight.
Step 2: Prepare to Steam
Place a layer of pandan leaves on the bottom of a deep plate, place beef shank on top and sprinkle sliced lemongrass on top. Steam for about 120 minutes depending on the thickness of the meat.
Step 3: Make Coriander Fish Sauce
Crush chili, garlic, coriander and sugar, then add fish sauce and kumquat juice, stir well.
Step 4: Enjoy
Cut beef into thin slices, serve with coriander fish sauce and raw vegetables.
Note
Marinating beef with baking soda and vinegar helps make the meat more tender. However, do not use in this recipe, focus on marinating with pandan leaf juice and oyster sauce to enhance the characteristic flavor.
Check the beef while steaming by inserting a toothpick into the meat. If no red juice flows out, the meat is cooked.
Coriander fish sauce is the highlight that creates the unique flavor of the dish and should not be overlooked.
Steamed beef with lemongrass and pandan leaves not only brings a delicious and unique flavor but is also very nutritious. This simple method will help you have a delicious dish for family meals or outdoor parties, enriching your menu.
