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Beef and mung bean porridge is an incredibly aromatic, delicious, and nourishing dish. It's a staple in many households, beloved by homemakers for its simplicity and nutritional richness. Let's explore the recipe together with Mytour!
1. Introduction to beef and mung bean porridge
Beef and mung bean porridge is a powerhouse of nutrition. Beef provides ample iron and protein, while mung beans help cool the body. The sweet flavor of beef combined with the hearty texture of mung beans creates an irresistible dish that will surely captivate your taste buds.
Not just for adults, this dish also appeals to children's palates. That's why it's a favorite among homemakers to cook for the family. Join Mytour in the kitchen and showcase your skills with beef and mung bean porridge right away.
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2. How to prepare beef and mung bean porridge
Cooking beef porridge in general and beef and mung bean porridge in particular isn't too difficult. With just a few steps, you'll have completed this delicious and nutritious porridge.
Prepare the ingredients
| Khẩu phần ăn | Thời gian chuẩn bị | Thời gian chế biến | Độ khó |
| 3 – 4 người | 1 tiếng | 30 tiếng | Dễ |
Beef and mung bean porridge is a delicious dish made from extremely simple ingredients, including:
- Rice: 200 grams
- Beef: 500 grams (300 grams of beef tenderloin, 200 grams of beef brisket)
- Mung beans: 300 grams
- Onion: 1 bulb
- Shallots: 3 bulbs
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Spring onions: a little
- Other common spices such as fish sauce, salt, cooking oil, sugar, pepper, etc.
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Preparation Method
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients
- After purchasing the beef, rinse it with clean water, soak it in diluted salt water for about 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, rinse it with clean water and drain. Use the beef tenderloin to make the broth. Finely chop the beef brisket.
- Peel and wash the onion, then cut it into wedges. Finely chop the shallots. Peel and finely chop the garlic.Clean and wash the spring onions, then drain.
- Rinse the rice several times with water and drain.
Step 2: Prepare the beef broth
- Place a clean pot on the stove and pour in 1 liter of filtered water. Add the prepared beef tenderloin along with ingredients such as onion, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of sugar.
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- Ignite the flame to medium and simmer until the water boils. Reduce the heat and continue to simmer for another 15-20 minutes until the beef is tender. Once the beef is tender, remove it along with the onion from the pot. Slice the beef into thin, bite-sized pieces.
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Step 3: Cook porridge and steam mung beans
- Place a pot on the stove, add the cleaned rice and pour in filtered water to cook for about 20 minutes. (Cook until the rice grains swell. This will reduce the cooking time for the porridge and make it smoother).
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- While cooking the porridge, wash the mung beans thoroughly and steam until tender.
Step 4: Stir-fry minced beef
- Heat a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and heat it up. Then add finely chopped shallots and garlic, sauté until fragrant. Add the minced beef and stir-fry, then add 1/2 tablespoon of fish sauce, stir-fry until the beef is firm.
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Step 5: Cook beef and mung bean porridge
- Add the stir-fried beef into the beef broth, simmer until boiling, then add the steamed mung beans. Continue to simmer, skim off any foam, and add the pre-cooked porridge. Bring to a boil, adjust seasoning to taste. Finally, add finely chopped spring onions and pepper for added aroma and visual appeal.
3. Finished Product Requirements
Beef and mung bean porridge, once completed, has an incredibly delicious flavor. It's a harmonious dish with swollen rice grains, soft and sweet mung beans, extremely satisfying to the palate.
Dipping a piece of spicy beef into the savory fish sauce and enjoying it with a spoonful of mung bean porridge is simply divine. You can also pair this porridge with Chinese donuts. Beef and mung bean porridge with its delightful aroma and rich, creamy taste will surely delight your family and guests.
If the porridge is for weaning babies, after cooking, you can put the porridge in a blender to puree it.
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4. Choosing Quality Beef
- For this dish, you should choose beef tenderloin. This type of meat has marbling, which prevents it from drying out and enhances its deliciousness.
- Select beef with good elasticity. Pressing it with your hand, it should feel firm and not mushy. Especially choose pieces of beef that are bright red in color.
- Avoid purchasing beef with a slimy texture or with small spots appearing on the surface.
- Avoid choosing beef with a foul, strong odor, as this could indicate that the meat has been kept for a long time.
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Here is the simple and nutritious recipe for beef and mung bean porridge that you can refer to. Don't hesitate, get into the kitchen and treat your family right away.
See also:
- How to Cook Beef and Spinach Porridge for Weaning Babies
- How to Cook Beef and Choy Sum Porridge for Nutrition
