Vietnamese Shaking Beef Rice Bowls

Steps

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1. 1
   Prepare the steak by first cutting it into thinner slices, then into small cubes. Slice against the grain of the meat to maximize tenderness and stretch the portion further.
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2. 2
   Place the beef in a bowl, add garlic, fish sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and marinate for a few minutes.
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3. 3
   Prepare the stir-fry sauce by combining oyster sauce, white vinegar, fish sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar. Mix well and set aside.
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4. 4
   Prepare the fresh ingredients: slice lettuce, cucumber (remove seeds to keep it crisp), tomato, and spring onion. Set these aside.
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5. 5
   Heat a wok until it begins to smoke, then add oil. Spread the marinated beef in a single layer and let it sear for about 2 minutes without stirring to develop a golden crust.
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   Once seared, begin tossing and shaking the beef in the wok (this is where the 'shaking beef' gets its name). When the beef is starting to colour but not fully cooked through, add the onion and continue tossing.
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   As the onion begins to soften, pour the sauce around the edge of the wok so it sizzles and caramelizes immediately. Mix cornflour with water to form a slurry and add to the wok to create a glossy, sticky coating.
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8. 8
   Add the spring onion, toss everything together, and the shaking beef is ready to serve.
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9. 9
   Assemble the bowls: lay fresh lettuce on the base, add cucumber and tomato. Top with spoonfuls of the glossy shaking beef, squeeze lime juice over the top, sprinkle with black pepper and fresh coriander.
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    Mix all the ingredients together and enjoy. Toss all the fresh vegetables and beef together thoroughly to experience the salty, punchy, and refreshing flavours of this Vietnamese shaking beef bowl.
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