_Sips Vietnamese coffee while typing_
Oh. My. Goodness. Ladies and gentlemen, let me tell you about a Vietnamese dish that’s about to become your new dinner obsession – Bò Lúc Lắc (Shaking Beef). Trust me, this isn’t your average stir-fry. This is the kind of meal that’ll have your family thinking you secretly enrolled in culinary school!
I first learned this recipe from my aunt, who literally slapped my hand with a chopstick when I tried to rush the marinating process. But honey, let me tell you – that tough love was worth it!
What You’ll Need:
– 2 lbs beef tenderloin (cut into 1-inch cubes)
– 5 cloves garlic (minced)
– 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
– 2 tablespoons fish sauce
– 1 tablespoon soy sauce
– 1 teaspoon sugar
– Fresh ground black pepper
– Red onions, sliced
– Watercress or mixed greens
– Cherry tomatoes
– Lime wedges
Let’s get cooking, shall we?
First things first, marinate that beef like your dinner reputation depends on it (because it does! 💁♀️). Mix the garlic, oyster sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and pepper. Toss the beef in there and let it soak up all that goodness for at least 30 minutes – though if you can wait 2 hours, I’ll virtually high-five you!
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Now, here’s where the magic happens. Heat your wok or large skillet until it’s smoking hot. And I mean HOT hot – like your ex’s new girlfriend’s Instagram photos kind of hot (just kidding… sort of 😉).
Toss in your marinated beef in small batches. This is where the “shaking” comes in – you’ll literally shake the pan back and forth while cooking. It’s basically a mini arm workout, so you’re burning calories while cooking. Win-win!
Cook each batch for about 2-3 minutes until they’re nicely seared on the outside but still medium-rare inside. Remove and repeat until all beef is cooked. Then quickly stir-fry those red onions until they’re just softened.
Arrange your watercress on a platter, top with the beef and onions, and scatter those cherry tomatoes around like little jewels. Squeeze fresh lime juice over everything just before serving.
The result? A restaurant-worthy dish that’s sweet, savory, and slightly tangy, with perfectly tender beef that’ll make your taste buds dance!
If you’ve made it this far and aren’t already running to your kitchen, what are you waiting for? And don’t forget to drop a comment below telling me how it turned out! I love hearing your cooking adventures, modifications, and even your kitchen disasters (we’ve all been there!).
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Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have some leftovers calling my name… if my husband hasn’t already found them! 🍖✨
