Chinese Recipes

How to Make Delicious Cilantro Beef at Home?

Q: Can I use a different cut of beef for this recipe?
A: Yes, while tenderloin is recommended for its tenderness, you can use other cuts as long as they are thinly sliced and tenderized.

Q: Is there a substitute for small chili peppers if I don’t like spicy food?
A: You can omit the small chili peppers or replace them with bell peppers for a non-spicy version.

Q: What’s the purpose of using both light and dark soy sauce?
A: Light soy sauce adds saltiness, while dark soy sauce enhances the color, giving the dish a rich, appetizing look.

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Cilantro Beef Stir-Fry

Notes

Ingredients:
  • Beef tenderloin, 200g
  • Fresh cilantro, 100g
  • Small chili peppers, 4
  • Solo garlic, 2 bulbs
  • Vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon
  • Salt, 2g
  • MSG, 1g
  • Light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon
  • Dark soy sauce, a dash
  • Oyster sauce, a dash
  • Sweet potato starch, 1 tablespoon
  • Black pepper powder, as needed
Instructions:
  1. Slice the beef tenderloin into thin strips. Marinate with salt, a dash of oyster sauce, black pepper, and sweet potato starch.
  2. Clean the cilantro, small chili peppers, and solo garlic.
  3. Chop the cilantro into sections.
  4. Finely chop the solo garlic and chili peppers.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a pan until moderately hot, then stir-fry the beef strips until they change color.
  6. Add the garlic and chili peppers, stir-frying until fragrant.
  7. Add the cilantro and stir-fry briefly. Finish with light and dark soy sauce, and MSG, stirring well before taking off the heat.
  8. Enjoy the mildly spicy and aromatic dish, perfect with rice.
  9. Don't hesitate to try making this dish!
Nutrition:
  • Calories: Moderate (mainly from beef and oil)
  • Protein: High (beef as the primary source)
  • Carbohydrates: Low (mostly from the sweet potato starch)
  • Fats: Moderate (from the beef and vegetable oil)
  • Vitamins and Minerals: Cilantro provides vitamins and antioxidants.
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