Bò Lúc Lắc (Vietnamese Shaking Beef)

Name: Bò Lúc Lắc (Vietnamese Shaking Beef)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: vietnamese
Ingredients: 600 g beef sirloin, cut into 2.5 cm cubes; 4 each garlic, minced; 2 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided; 2 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp water; 1 each red onion, thinly sliced; 2 each tomato, cut into wedges; 1 each romaine lettuce, leaves separated; 2 each scallion, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped; 200 g jasmine rice

Tender cubes of beef seared to a caramelized crust, tossed with a tangy lime-pepper sauce and served over crisp lettuce with tomatoes and red onions. A vibrant Vietnamese bistro classic that's surprisingly simple to make at home.

⏱ 25 min prep · 15 min cook · medium

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Ingredients

600 g beef sirloin cut into 2.5 cm cubes
4 garlic minced
30 ml oyster sauce
15 ml soy sauce
15 ml sesame oil
15 ml granulated sugar
5 ml black pepper freshly ground
30 ml vegetable oil divided
30 ml lime juice freshly squeezed
15 ml fish sauce
15 ml water
1 red onion thinly sliced
2 tomato cut into wedges
1 romaine lettuce leaves separated
2 scallion thinly sliced
30 ml cilantro chopped
200 g jasmine rice

Nutritionper serving (4 total: 2400 kcal)

Calories	600
Protein	37g
Fat	25g
Carbs	52g
Fiber	2g
Sugar	7g
Sodium	990mg

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Method

1
In a medium bowl, combine the beef cubes, minced garlic, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and black pepper. Toss well to coat. Let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
⏲ 15 min
2
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, and water. Set the dipping sauce aside.
3
Arrange the lettuce leaves, tomato wedges, and red onion slices on a serving platter. Set aside.
4
Boiling
Cook the jasmine rice according to package instructions. Keep warm.
⏲ 20 min
5
Searing
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef in a single layer (work in batches if needed) and sear without moving for 2 minutes to develop a deep brown crust.
⏲ 2 min
6
Searing
Flip the beef cubes and sear the other sides for 2-3 minutes until browned on all sides but still pink in the center (medium-rare). The beef should feel springy to the touch.
⏲ 3 min
7
Transfer the beef to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Toss with the reserved lime-fish sauce mixture and scatter with scallions and cilantro.
⏲ 5 min
8
Serve the beef over the prepared lettuce platter with steamed rice on the side. Drizzle any remaining sauce from the plate over the beef before serving.