Boiled Beef in Chili Broth (Shui Zhu Niu Rou)

Method11 steps

1. 1

   Prepare the Beef

   处理牛肉

   Wash the beef and slice it.

   牛肉洗干净切片。

   ⏱5 min

   • 💡 Cut against the grain so the beef stays tender.牛肉要逆着纹路切，这样口感才不会柴
   
2. 2

   Marinate the Beef

   腌制牛肉

   Add 15g julienned ginger, 1 egg, 15g starch, 8g oyster sauce, and 10ml cooking wine (Shaoxing). Mix well and marinate for 15 minutes.

   加入 15g 姜丝，1 个鸡蛋，15g 淀粉，8g 蚝油，10ml 料酒搅拌均匀，腌制 15 分钟。

   ⏱15 min

   • 💡 Stir in one direction so the beef fully absorbs the liquid.顺着一个方向搅拌，让牛肉充分吸收水分
   
3. 3

   Prepare the Garnishes

   准备配菜

   Wash the cilantro and chop it.

   香菜洗干净切好。

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 You can store the cilantro stems and leaves separately.香菜梗和叶可以分开存放
   
4. 4

   Fry the Base Seasoning

   炒制底料

   Heat oil in the wok, then add fermented broad bean chili paste (doubanjiang), 5g julienned ginger, and sliced garlic.

   锅里倒油，加入豆瓣酱，5g 姜丝，蒜片。

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 Stir-fry over low heat until red oil releases; be careful not to burn it.小火慢炒出红油，注意不要炒糊
   
5. 5

   Make the Red Broth

   煮红汤

   Pour in boiling water and bring it to a red broth.

   倒入开水，煮成红汤。

   ⏱3 min

   • 💡 Use enough water to cover the beef you will cook later.水量要没过待会儿要煮的牛肉
   
6. 6

   Blanch the Bean Sprouts

   焯烫豆芽

   Wash the bean sprouts, remove the root ends, and blanch them in boiling water.

   豆芽洗干净去掉尾须，放进开水里焯熟。

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 Remove the bean sprouts as soon as they are just cooked to keep them crisp.豆芽断生即可捞出，保持脆感
   
7. 7

   Line the Bowl

   装碗垫底

   Spread the bean sprouts on the bottom of the bowl.

   将豆芽铺入碗底。

   ⏱30 sec

   • 💡 Spread them evenly to make it easier to place the beef on top.尽量铺平，方便后续放牛肉
   
8. 8

   Cook the Beef

   煮牛肉

   Add the beef slices one at a time to the red broth. Once cooked, remove them.

   将牛肉片一片一片的放进红汤中，煮熟以后捞出。

   ⏱3 min

   • 💡 Remove the beef as soon as it changes color; overcooking will make it tough.牛肉片变色即可捞出，煮久了会老
   
9. 9

   Place the Beef

   铺放牛肉

   Arrange the beef over the bean sprouts and sprinkle with cilantro stems.

   将牛肉铺在豆芽上，撒上香菜梗。

   ⏱30 sec

   • 💡 Cover the bean sprouts evenly.均匀覆盖在豆芽上
   
10. 10

    Add the Toppings

    摆放辅料

    Sprinkle with cilantro leaves, dried chili powder, and sliced dried chilies.

    撒上香菜叶，辣椒粉，辣椒圈。

    ⏱30 sec

    • 💡 Place the dried chili powder in the center to make it easier to pour hot oil over.辣椒粉放在最中间，方便泼油
    
11. 11

    Pour Hot Oil for Aroma

    泼油激香

    Heat oil in a separate wok, then pour the hot oil over the dish. That's it.

    另起锅烧热油，将热油淋在菜上面，就完成了。

    ⏱1 min

    • 💡 The oil must be hot enough; you'll hear a sizzle when pouring. Be careful of splatters.油温要足够高，淋油时会有滋滋声，注意防烫