Bo Luc Lac (Shaking Beef)
Bò lúc lắc
Cubes of seared beef tossed in a garlicky soy sauce, served on watercress with a lime-pepper dip.
Serves 4
Prep 20 min
Cook 10 min
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb beef sirloin, cut in 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 red onion, cut in wedges
- 2 cups watercress or lettuce
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
Steps
Step 1. Marinate the beef in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, half the garlic, and the pepper for 20 minutes.
Step 2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok until smoking. Sear half the beef for about 2 minutes, shaking the pan, until browned and no longer pink on the outside (145°F inside for medium). Repeat.
Step 3. Add the rest of the oil, the onion, and remaining garlic and stir for 1 minute. Return the beef.
Step 4. Arrange the watercress and tomatoes on a plate and top with the beef. Mix the lime juice, salt, and extra pepper for dipping.
Where this recipe comes from
Yoribang Vietnamese recipes by Yoribang. License: Free to use. View the original (opens in a new tab)
Original Yoribang write-ups of Vietnamese dishes. Fish sauce, rice noodles, rice paper, and fresh herbs like mint, cilantro, and Thai basil are sold at Asian grocery stores. Vietnamese cooking balances sweet, salty, sour, and spicy, so taste your sauces and adjust.