Preparation time
39 min
Total time
41 min
Servings
4
Calories / Serving
622 Cals
Difficulty
Easy

Imagine biting into a slice of lacquered beef that glistens like a trophy after a hard-fought competition. This dish, with its rich origins in Asian cuisine, is a celebration of flavors that dance on your palate – sweet, savory, and a hint of umami that will have you questioning if there’s magic in your kitchen. The brown sugar caramelizes beautifully, while the sesame oil adds a nutty depth that makes this beef more than just a meal; it’s an experience! Fun fact: the art of lacquered dishes dates back centuries, and it was once reserved for special occasions. So, why not bring a little festivity to your dinner table tonight?
Ingredients
- 40 g Cornflour (maïzena)
- 95 g Brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon(s) Salted soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon(s) Rice vinegar
- 2 Tablespoon(s) Sesame oil
- 500 g Meat stock
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Ground ginger
- 1.5 Teaspoon(s) Garlic powder
- 25 g Salted soy sauce
- 25 g Water
Steps
THE SAUCE
- Add 20 g of cornflour (maïzena), 15 g of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon(s) of salted soy sauce, 1 tablespoon(s) of rice vinegar, 2 tablespoon(s) of sesame oil, 500 g of meat stock in the food processor bowl.
- Add 1 teaspoon(s) of ground ginger, 2 teaspoon(s) of garlic powder, 25 g of salted soy sauce, 25 g of water, 80 g of brown sugar in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 10:00min / 100°C / Speed 2.
- Add 20 g of cornflour (maïzena) in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 10:00min / 90°C / Speed .
- Heat a wok or a frying pan with a little sunflower oil.
- Sear the meat over high heat. Then reduce the heat.
- Add the sauce and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes (add a little water if the sauce is too thick).
- Sprinkle with chopped green onions and serve hot with white rice or Chinese noodles.


