How to Make Delicious Chicken Sauce Winter Melon Beef Pot: A Step-by-Step Guide
Q: Can I use a different cut of beef for this recipe?
A: Yes, while the recipe uses beef tenderloin, you can use other cuts as long as they’re thinly sliced.
Q: Is it necessary to use a clay pot?
A: No, you can use any deep cooking pot, but a clay pot is preferred for better flavor infusion.
Cut the winter melon into strips approximately 1cm wide.
Slice the beef tenderloin into pieces about the thickness of a coin.
Chop the garlic and slice the green onions.
Mix the beef slices with 1 teaspoon of light soy sauce, a squeeze of chicken sauce, a suitable amount of ground black pepper, and cooking wine. Then add cornstarch and mix well to marinate.
Prepare the sauce: Mix 1 teaspoon of light soy sauce, ½ teaspoon of dark soy sauce, 1 squeeze of chicken sauce, a pinch of sugar and salt, and an appropriate amount of water.
Heat oil in a clay pot over medium heat, then sauté green onions and garlic until fragrant.
Add the winter melon strips and stir-fry until they are evenly coated with oil.
Place the marinated beef slices evenly on top of the winter melon strips.
Pour the prepared sauce into the pot along the sides.
Cover the pot and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
Turn off the heat and sprinkle cilantro on top before serving.