Vietnamese Watercress Beef Stir-Fry: Bo Luc Lac Recipe 🌿🥩

Vietnamese Shaking Beef – Bo Luc Lac 🥩

Cook Time: 5 minutes
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Description

This delightful dish, Vietnamese Shaking Beef or Bo Luc Lac, is a refreshing blend of succulent beef, vibrant watercress, and marinated onions. 🌿 It’s a versatile delight, perfect as an appetizer to share or as a light and satisfying entree for one or two. 🍽️ Dive into the flavors of Vietnam with this easy-to-make stir-fry!

Recipe Category

Steak 🥩

Keywords

Greens, Onions, Vegetable, Meat, Vietnamese, Asian, Less than 60 Minutes, Stir Fry

Ingredients:

Quantity	Ingredient
1/2 clove	Garlic
6 tbsp	Fish sauce
1 tbsp	Sugar
1/2 tsp	Salt
1/2 cup	Olive oil, divided
3	Onions
1 tbsp	Rice vinegar
1/2 tsp	Black pepper
1 bunch	Watercress leaves
1 lb	Beef, thinly sliced (such as sirloin or ribeye)

Marinating Beef:

Mix together garlic, fish sauce, sugar, salt, and 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag. 🧄🐟🥄
Add the thinly sliced beef to the marinade, ensuring each piece is coated well. 🥩💼 Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or longer for enhanced flavor.

Marinating Onions:

In another bowl, mix together black pepper and rice vinegar. 🌶️🍚
Thinly slice the onions and place them in the pepper-vinegar mixture. Let them marinate for 10-15 minutes to soften and infuse with flavor.

Cooking Instructions:

Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. 🍳🔥
Add the marinated onions to the pan, sautéing until they are slightly caramelized and fragrant. This should take about 3-5 minutes. 🧅🍳
Remove the onions from the pan and set them aside. 🍲
Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the same pan. 🌿
Place the marinated beef slices into the hot pan, ensuring they are in a single layer. 🥩🍳
Sear the beef on one side until it develops a beautiful golden crust, about 2-3 minutes. 🌟
Flip the beef slices and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes for medium-rare doneness, or longer if you prefer your beef more well-done. 🥩🍳
Remove the beef from the pan and set it aside on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil. 🍽️🧻
Arrange a bed of fresh watercress leaves on a serving platter. 🌿🍽️
Top the watercress with the marinated onions, creating a flavorful base for the beef. 🧅🌿
Finally, place the seared beef slices on top of the onions. 🥩🧅🌿

Serving:

Vietnamese Shaking Beef, or Bo Luc Lac, is best enjoyed immediately while the beef is still warm and tender. 🍲🥩
Serve this vibrant dish with steamed rice or crispy rice paper to wrap the beef and vegetables for a delightful contrast of textures. 🍚🌯
Garnish with a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper and a drizzle of extra fish sauce if desired. 🌶️🍶
Enjoy the vibrant flavors and textures of this classic Vietnamese dish! 🇻🇳🍽️

Notes:

For added freshness, you can also serve Vietnamese Shaking Beef with a side of pickled vegetables, such as daikon and carrots.
Don’t hesitate to customize the dish to your taste! Adjust the level of black pepper, fish sauce, or sugar to suit your preferences.
This dish is traditionally served family-style, allowing everyone to dig in and enjoy the savory goodness together. 🥢👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Enjoy this Vietnamese Shaking Beef – Bo Luc Lac recipe, a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Vietnam! 🌟🇻🇳 Bon appétit! 🍲🥢