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Vietnamese Shaking Beef

Cultural Context

Originating from Vietnam, Shaking Beef (Bò Lúc Lắc) is a beloved dish that showcases the country's vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients. Traditionally prepared for special occasions, it highlights the balance of savory and tangy elements, often served with rice. Today, it's enjoyed globally, with many variations incorporating local ingredients and preferences.

VietnameseVNmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 pound sirloin or ribeye
1 Tbsp light soy sauce
2 Tbsp oyster sauce
1 Tbsp fish sauce
2 tsp vegetable oil
1.5 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp crushed black pepper
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp dark soy sauce (optional)
1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup rice vinegar or white vinegar
drizzle olive oil (1-2 tsp)
1/2 tsp salt
1.5 tsp sugar
black pepper

beef tenderloin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: sirloin

Chicken breast is lower in fat and more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

Hoisin sauce offers a similar sweet flavor profile.

lime juice

Fresh lime juice enhances flavor without calories.

1

Marinate the beef with light soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, crushed black pepper, minced garlic, dark soy sauce, and sesame oil for at least 30 minutes.

2

Heat a pan over high heat and add the marinated beef, cooking until browned and cooked through.

3

For the quick-pickled onion garnish, combine sliced red onion, rice vinegar (or white vinegar), olive oil, salt, sugar, and black pepper in a bowl and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

soyshellfish

Also Known As

Bò Lúc Lắc

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