Traditional Boiled Sweet Potatoes & Tender Beef Tendon Recipe

beef tendon

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Chicken breast is leaner and more affordable than beef tendon.

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: cauliflower

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Cauliflower is lower in carbs, while regular potatoes are less expensive.

Peel and chop sweet potatoes into large chunks.

Rinse beef tendon under cold water to remove any impurities.

Place sweet potatoes and beef tendon in a large pot.

Cover with water and add salt, garlic, and ginger.

Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer.

Cook until sweet potatoes are tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove sweet potatoes and set aside, keeping beef tendon simmering.

Continue simmering beef tendon until tender, about 1.5 to 2 hours.

Check tenderness by piercing with a fork; it should be soft.

Once tender, remove beef tendon and let cool slightly.

Slice beef tendon into bite-sized pieces.

Drizzle sesame oil over sweet potatoes and beef tendon.

Garnish with scallions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

Cooking Techniques

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