Vietnamese Shaking Beef (Bò Lúc Lắc)
Our Week 35 recommendation brings the vibrant energy of Saigon street food to your kitchen with this bold and savory-sweet stir-fry. It is an exciting dinner choice that perfectly balances high-heat seared steak with a refreshing, zesty lime and watercress salad for a truly unique flavor experience.
In short
Vietnamese Shaking Beef (Bò Lúc Lắc) takes about 30 minutes (10 min prep, 20 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 10 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into 1-inch cubes600 g
- Garlic, minced4 stk
- Soy sauce2 tbsp
- Oyster sauce1 tbsp
- Brown sugar1 tsp
- Red onion, cut into wedges1 stk
- Watercress or baby arugula150 g
- Cherry tomatoes, halved10 stk
- Lime juice2 tbsp
- Neutral cooking oil2 tbsp
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the beef cubes with half the minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, the oyster sauce, sugar, and a generous amount of cracked black pepper. Mix well and let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- 2
On a large serving platter, spread out the watercress and cherry tomatoes. In a small bowl, mix the lime juice with a teaspoon of soy sauce and a pinch of salt to create a simple dressing.
- 3
Heat the oil in a large wok or heavy skillet over very high heat until it just begins to smoke. Add the beef in a single layer and let it sear undisturbed for 2 minutes to develop a deep brown crust.
- 4
Add the red onions and the remaining garlic to the pan. Toss or 'shake' the pan vigorously for another 2 minutes until the onions soften slightly and the beef is seared on all sides but still tender.
- 5
Pour the hot beef and all the savory pan juices directly onto the bed of greens and tomatoes. Serve immediately with a side of steamed jasmine rice for a complete and exciting meal.
Questions and answers
How long does Vietnamese Shaking Beef (Bò Lúc Lắc) take?
About 30 minutes in total: 10 minutes prep and 20 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 10 ingredients: Sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into 1-inch cubes, Garlic, minced, Soy sauce, Oyster sauce, Brown sugar, Red onion, cut into wedges …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
