Revamp Your Summer Meal with Beef and Banana Blossom Salad – Mytour

Have you ever ventured into the realm of unique and tantalizing Beef and Banana Blossom Salad? Tender, sweet beef harmonizing with crispy banana blossoms, refreshing and tantalizing with the blend of sweet and sour dressing. Join Mytour in the kitchen and explore the distinctive recipe for Beef and Banana Blossom Salad for your summer meals.

1. Introduction to Beef and Banana Blossom Salad

Beef is a staple ingredient in Vietnamese cuisine, featured in various dishes like soups, stews, and porridges, each delicious in its own right. One dish frequently shared among homemakers on culinary forums is Beef and Banana Blossom Salad. This dish captivates taste buds with its perfect fusion of beef and banana blossoms, guaranteed to enchant you from the very first bite.

How to Make Beef and Banana Blossom Salad Captivates Homemakers' Attention – Mytour

2. Recipe for Beef and Banana Blossom Salad

There are numerous ways to make delicious Beef and Banana Blossom Salad. However, the following recipe is the simplest, quickest, and easiest to make at home.

Prepare the Ingredients

• 200g of baby bananas
• 200g of beef tenderloin
• 50g of toasted sesame seeds
• A handful of basil leaves, mint leaves
• 1 stalk of lemongrass, 1 bulb of garlic, 2 fresh chili peppers
• 2 lemons
• Rice vinegar
• Toasted peanuts
• Cooking oil
• Seasonings such as fish sauce, sugar, ground pepper, bouillon, MSG

Steps to Follow

Step 1: Remove any mature outer layers from the baby bananas, wash them thoroughly, slice thinly, and soak in diluted saltwater with lemon to reduce bitterness. After slicing, remove the baby bananas from the water. Continue to soak the sliced baby bananas in mild vinegar water to prevent discoloration. Soak for about 15 minutes, then remove and drain well. Mix the baby bananas with a little salt and vinegar for about 5 minutes to soften.

Step 2: Peel the outer skin of the garlic, wash it with water, and finely chop. Remove the old outer layers of the lemongrass, wash thoroughly, and finely chop. Wash and finely chop the chili peppers. Wash the basil leaves, and mint leaves. Squeeze the lemons for juice.

Step 3: After buying beef, wash it thoroughly with diluted saltwater, then slice it thinly. Marinate the meat with half of the minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of sugar, ½ tablespoon of cooking oil, ½ teaspoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon of broth powder, and mix well. Let the meat marinate for about 15 minutes to absorb the seasonings.

Step 4: Take a small bowl, add 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of MSG, 1 tablespoon of lime juice and stir to dissolve the seasonings. Add this mixture to the salad dressing along with the remaining minced garlic and stir again.

Step 5: Heat a pan, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and bring to a boil. Add the marinated beef, stir quickly a few times until cooked to medium rare, then transfer to a plate, and let it cool completely.

Step 6: Remove the banana blossoms and squeeze out excess water. Add the beef, Vietnamese coriander, mint leaves, toasted peanuts, and the prepared dressing mixture. Mix well to combine all ingredients.

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3. Finished Product: Beef and Banana Blossom Salad

Beef and Banana Blossom Salad is delicious with tender, perfectly cooked beef and crisp banana blossoms, combined with a sweet and sour dressing that is irresistibly flavorful. Enjoy the rich sweetness of the beef along with the crunchy banana blossoms and savory peanuts, all complemented by the tangy and slightly spicy dressing. As you indulge, you'll also savor the distinctive aroma of lemongrass.

Beef and Banana Blossom Salad can be enjoyed with rice paper or rice crackers. With the recipe provided above, you can create a refreshing appetizer to enhance the main course. Additionally, this salad makes a delightful dish for gatherings among friends.

4. Tips for Making Beef and Banana Blossom Salad

With the method above, you can easily prepare a delicious dish. However, to ensure the dish is perfectly balanced, consider the following tips:

• Choose fresh beef tenderloin with a bright red color, no discoloration, small fibers, and good elasticity when pressed.
• Opt for young banana blossoms as they have a light color, crisp texture, and mild bitterness, minimizing browning when thinly sliced.
• Freeze the beef tenderloin for about 30 minutes to facilitate slicing into thin slices.
• Stir-fry the beef over high heat, let it cool completely, and squeeze the banana blossoms well to prevent excess water in the salad.
• You can add carrots, onions, and other herbs according to your preference to diversify the dish.
• Enjoy the salad immediately after making to prevent it from becoming watery and losing its flavor.

By learning how to make Beef and Banana Blossom Salad above, you can easily prepare a refreshing and delightful dish to treat your loved ones. Crisp banana blossoms and fragrant, tender beef are sure to be a favorite of the whole family. Don't forget to follow Mytour for more delicious recipes.

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