How to make authentic Southern-style mixed beef vermicelli at home – Mytour

Every day, you find yourself pondering the question of what's new for today. Well, look no further and explore these 2 ways to make mixed beef vermicelli with the true flavors of the South right below. With easily accessible ingredients and a simple recipe, Mytour believes you'll breeze through it effortlessly. 

1. Introduction to Southern-style mixed beef vermicelli

When mentioning Southern-style mixed beef vermicelli, you might immediately think it originated from the South. However, this dish actually has its roots in Hanoi. The exact time of its appearance is unknown, but over time, the dish has spread everywhere and undergone some spice adjustments to suit the taste of the Southern people.

The dish of mixed beef vermicelli boasts a variety of ingredients, but the essential ones remain vermicelli and beef. Add a spicy and slightly sweet dipping sauce, drizzle it over the vermicelli, and you have a delicious meal. Moreover, it comes with various greens, so you won't have to worry about it being too heavy. Today, refer to the recipe below to create the perfect Southern-style mixed beef vermicelli.

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2. How to make Southern-style mixed beef vermicelli with sweet and sour fish sauce

What makes mixed vermicelli special is the absence of broth; you only need to prepare and prep the ingredients. Then, you'll prepare the sauce to mix in, and in this case, it's a sweet and sour fish sauce. Follow the details below to learn more.

Prepare the Ingredients

• Fresh Vermicelli: 1kg
• Beef: 500g
• Mung Bean Sprouts: 300g
• Roasted Peanuts: 100g
• Chilies: 2 pieces
• Dried Shallots: 3 – 5 bulbs
• Dried Garlic: 2 bulbs
• Fresh Greens: Lettuce, basil, coriander, Vietnamese balm,...
• Seasonings: Fish sauce, sugar, broth cubes, MSG, ground pepper, cooking oil, vinegar,...

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Implementation Steps

Step 1: Prep the Ingredients

• Beef is the star of the dish, so pay extra attention to this step. Clean the meat by rubbing it thoroughly with salt, then rinse it with water. Next, thinly slice the beef.
• Rinse the mung bean sprouts, remove any remaining shells, soak them in saltwater for 2-3 minutes, then drain. Cleanse and soak various greens in saltwater, then rinse them thoroughly to remove excess water.
• Peel and wash the dried shallots and garlic. Grind each ingredient separately. Similarly, wash and finely chop the chilies.

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Step 2: Marinate the Beef

• After prepping the beef, marinate it with cooking oil, broth cubes, and pepper.
• Use a fork to mix the ingredients thoroughly and marinate for about 10 – 15 minutes to let the meat absorb the flavors.
• Next, briefly blanch the bean sprouts in warm water, then drain them.

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Step 3: Sauté the Beef

• Quickly stir-fry the beef in a pan, then turn off the heat to avoid overcooking.
• After stir-frying, roast the peanuts until they turn golden.
• Finally, sauté the dried shallots until fragrant.

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• To make a delicious mixed vermicelli dish, you need a perfect dipping sauce. The standard recipe includes 2 teaspoons of filtered water, 2 teaspoons of fish sauce, 3 teaspoons of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vinegar.
• Mix well, then add finely minced garlic and chili.

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Step 5: Mix Vermicelli with Beef

• Finally, combine vermicelli, beef, mung bean sprouts, and fresh greens. Then, add a sprinkle of roasted peanuts, dried shallots, and drizzle with the sweet and sour fish sauce. Now, you're ready to enjoy your delightful meal.

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Finished Product

The simple beef vermicelli dish is now complete. The tender beef, fresh vermicelli, combined with raw vegetables and mung bean sprouts, all mixed in sweet and sour fish sauce, create a delightful harmony. Enjoy it with your family or friends right away.

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3. How to make Southern-style mixed beef vermicelli with tamarind fish sauce

Instead of sweet and sour fish sauce, let's try making mixed beef vermicelli with tamarind fish sauce with Mytour. The recipe is slightly modified but still incredibly easy to prepare. Follow the steps below and give it a try.

Prepare the Ingredients

• Beef: 700g
• Fresh Vermicelli: Depending on the number of servings
• Tamarind: 1 – 2 boxes
• Fresh Herbs, Lettuce, Cucumber, Green Onion, Carrot,…
• Chili Peppers: 2 pieces
• Lime: 1 piece
• Purple Onion: 4 – 5 bulbs
• Seasonings: Fish sauce, chili paste, cornstarch, oyster sauce, cooking oil,…

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Implementation Steps

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

• Clean the beef thoroughly, then move on to the purple onions and garlic. Peel, wash, and finely chop them.
• For carrots and cucumbers, wash and peel them. Note to cut both ends of the cucumber, rub off the cap to avoid bitterness before peeling.
• For accompanying greens, remove the roots, choose the fresh parts, soak them in saltwater, rinse them several times, and drain. Finally, wash and cut the roots of green onions and wash the chilies. Remember to finely chop the chilies and green onions separately.
• Place a box of tamarind in a bowl, pour boiling water over it to extract the sourness, and let it soak for about 15 minutes.
• Roast the peanuts until golden, then remove the skin. Grind the peanuts into a fine powder.

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Step 2: Marinate the Beef

• After preparing and thinly slicing the beef, marinate it with garlic, purple onions, sugar, and 1 teaspoon of broth cubes.
• Next, to add spiciness and color to the beef, add 1 teaspoon of chili paste.
• Continue by adding a bit of cooking oil, pepper, cornstarch, and oyster sauce to tenderize the beef. Mix well and marinate for about 10 – 15 minutes to let the beef absorb the flavors.

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Step 3: Sauté the Beef

• Stir-fry the marinated beef until fully cooked. Adjust the seasoning to taste, then turn off the heat.

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Step 4: Prepare Pickled Vegetables, and Shallot Oil

• Julienne the carrots and place them in a bowl. Add a bit of lime juice, sugar, and salt, then mix well. This completes the pickled carrots to serve with vermicelli.
• Heat oil in a pan until it boils, then add finely chopped purple onions to sauté until fragrant. Bring the oil to a boil. Pour the hot oil into a bowl with green onions, and mix well.

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Step 5: Prepare Tamarind Fish Sauce

• You've soaked the tamarind water. After soaking, strain it to remove the sediment and keep the liquid.
• Sauté finely chopped purple onions and add the tamarind water. To enhance the flavor, add sugar, fish sauce, and broth cubes. Season to taste and then turn off the heat.

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Step 6: Mix Vermicelli with Beef

• Take a bowl and add vermicelli, cucumber, various greens, pickled vegetables, beef, etc.
• Then, add the tamarind fish sauce and mix well. If you like it spicy, add a bit of chili paste.
• Don't forget to sprinkle crushed peanuts to enhance the flavor of the dish.

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Achieved Result

The vermicelli mixed with tamarind fish sauce brings a delightful sweet and sour taste, paired with tender beef, not chewy but perfectly seasoned. Adding fresh greens and pickled vegetables balances the dish's richness. Occasionally, the crunchy peanuts elevate the overall flavor. A colorful bowl of vermicelli with beef, generously topped, is sure to please anyone who lays eyes on it.

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So, the Mytour Blog has completed the recipe for making authentic Nam Bo-style mixed beef vermicelli. Each method may have different instructions and complexities, but the end result will undoubtedly satisfy your taste buds. Get ready to cook this dish and treat your family right away.

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