{"id":890,"date":"2021-07-08T23:09:44","date_gmt":"2021-07-08T15:09:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alienrecipes.com\/?p=890"},"modified":"2022-12-22T15:05:50","modified_gmt":"2022-12-22T07:05:50","slug":"perfumed-lemongrass-beef-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alienrecipes.com\/perfumed-lemongrass-beef-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Perfumed Lemongrass Beef Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whenever I\u2019m in the mood to cook something complex and full of flavor, I always reach for my box of Vietnamese recipes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vietnamese food can be wild, versatile and easy to make in the comfort of your own home &#8211; and I think I have the perfect dish to share with you today.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bun bo xa ot is an iconic Vietnamese recipe that combines sliced beef with lemongrass and chili to create a dish that simply encapsulates the authentic tastes of southeast Asia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This classic dish is often served hot on a bed of sticky rice noodles and can be enjoyed by you and the whole family.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Down below you will find my step-by-step guide to cooking this delicious dish, as well as all the ingredients and measurements you will need to start the process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you adore cooking traditional Asian cuisine, then this dish is the perfect thing for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step One: Make The Dipping Sauce<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Granulated Light Brown Sugar (4 tbsp)<\/li><li>Lime Juice (4 tbsp)<\/li><li>Rice Vinegar (3 tbsp)<\/li><li>Red Boat Fish Sauce (4 tbsp)<\/li><li>Garlic Cloves (x2, minced)<\/li><li>Ginger (x1 1-inch piece, peeled and minced)<\/li><li>Fresno Red Chili (x1, chopped)<\/li><li>Hot Green Chili (x1, thinly sliced)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Take a small bowl and pour in the sugar, rice vinegar and lime juice. Stir these ingredients until the sugar has dissolved.&nbsp;<\/li><li>When fully combined, add in the garlic, ginger, chilis and fish sauce. (For this recipe I recommend using Red Boat fish sauce &#8211; although any high-quality fish sauce will do.)<\/li><li>Take half a cup of water and add it to the mixture and then stir together until all the ingredients are combined.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Once you have finished stirring the sauce, allow it to sit for 15 minutes until the flavors have melded.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step Two: Marinate The Beef<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Sirloin Beef Steak (1 pound)<\/li><li>Rice Noodles (12 ounces)<\/li><li>Red Boat Fish Sauce (2 tbsp)<\/li><li>Granulated Light Brown Sugar (1 tbsp)<\/li><li>Garlic Cloves (x3, minced)<\/li><li>Lemon Grass (3 tbsp, finely chopped)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Find a large pot and fill it with water before placing it on medium-high heat and bringing it to a boil.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Add the rice noodles to the boiling water and then stir gently. When the noodles have cooked, turn off the heat.&nbsp;<\/li><li>You should then allow the rice noodles to soften for 5-8 minutes.&nbsp;<\/li><li>When this time has passed, drain the noodles and rinse them with cold water.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Leave the noodles in the colander at room temperature while you prepare the rest of the dish.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Take the sirloin beef steak and cut it into thin, quarter-inch pieces using a knife. (For this recipe you can use any cut of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alienrecipes.com\/tender-beef-shin-recipe\/\">beef<\/a> &#8211; I just prefer to use sirloin.)<\/li><li>When the beef has been equally sliced, take a mixing bowl and combine the fish sauce, sugar, garlic and lemongrass.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Stir the ingredients together until the sugar has dissolved and the flavors have combined.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Place the beef strips into the mixing bowl and allow them to marinate in the mixture for 15 minutes.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step Three: Cook The Beef<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Cooking Oil (2 tbsp)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Take the cooking oil and pour 2 tablespoons into a wok before placing it over high heat. (If you do not own a wok, then you can instead use a cast iron skillet.)<\/li><li>When the wok is beginning to smoke slightly, you can add in the beef and quickly stir-fry it until the meat has taken on a pale brown color and has only just cooked through.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Then remove the wok from the heat and leave it at the side. (You may have to cook the meat in batches until all the beef has been equally cooked.)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step Four: Prepare The Garnish<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ingredients:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Head of Lettuce (x1)<\/li><li>Scallions (x4, sliced)<\/li><li>Medium Carrot (x1)<\/li><li>Small Cucumber (x1)<\/li><li>Radish (x1)<\/li><li>Shallot (x2)<\/li><li>Crushed Peanuts (4 tbsp, optional)<\/li><li>Bean Sprouts (a small handful)<\/li><li>A mixture of mint, cilantro and basil leaves (1 cup &#8211; for decoration)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>When the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alienrecipes.com\/moist-steamed-meat-recipe\/\">meat<\/a> has been cooked, set the wok aside and begin garnishing the serving bowls for the beef.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Take a large serving dish or 4 individual eating bowls and line them with several lettuce leaves. (You can use any kind of lettuce, such as butter lettuce or little gems.)<\/li><li>Once the dish or bowls have been lined with lettuce, take your rice noodles and layer them on top of the leaves.&nbsp;<\/li><li>To begin preparing the rest of the garnish, take a medium carrot and cut it into 3-inch lengths before julienning it into thin slices and setting it aside.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Find your small cucumber and cut it into 3-inch lengths before also julienning it into thin slices, set these aside with the carrot.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Next, take the radish and also cut it into 3-inch lengths before julienning it into thin slices. Set the slices aside with the carrot and cucumber.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Take 2 shallots and dice them into thin, circular slices using a kitchen knife.&nbsp;<\/li><li>In a small saucepan, heat some oil over medium-high heat and add the shallots until they have turned a light golden brown.&nbsp;<\/li><li>When the shallots have been fried, remove them from the saucepan and transfer them to a plate lined with a paper towel. Allow them to cool until you are ready to use them.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Get your dish or eating bowls and layer the lettuce and rice noodles with slices of julienned carrot.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Repeat this process with the cucumber slices and the radish slices until the bowls have been equally garnished.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Take the sirloin beef steak from the wok and layer it on top of the lettuce, rice noodles and vegetables.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Sprinkle the beef noodles with the crushed peanuts, fried shallots and bean sprouts.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Take a mixture of mint leaves, cilantro sprigs and basil leaves and lightly cover the dish with them, before drizzling it in the dipping sauce.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Transfer the remaining dipping sauce to small bowls and place on the table, then serve the dish and enjoy!&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lemongrass Beef Stir Fry-How To Make Lemongrass Beef-How To Cook Lemongrass Beef\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sM799AV4EvE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whenever I\u2019m in the mood to cook something complex and full of flavor, I always reach for my box of Vietnamese recipes. 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