Chilled Sliced Beef
This Chilled Sliced Beef dish is a refreshing and flavor – packed appetizer or side dish. Tender poached beef is thinly sliced and then tossed in a vibrant, spicy, and tangy sauce. With a perfect balance of umami from soy sauce, heat from chili, and freshness from herbs, it offers a burst of flavors in every bite. Ideal for hot summer days or as a complement to a larger meal, it’s a simple yet impressive dish that can be prepared in advance.
Equipment
- Medium – sized pot
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
Ingredients
- For the Beef
- 1 pound 450g beef brisket or sirloin
- 1 piece of ginger sliced
- 2 cloves garlic smashed
- 1 scallion tied into a knot
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups water
- For the Dressing
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 – 2 teaspoons chili oil adjust according to your heat preference
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
- 1 tablespoon roasted white sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: Place the beef, sliced ginger, smashed garlic, scallion knot, salt, and water in a medium – sized pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface. Cover the pot and simmer for about 1 – 1.5 hours, or until the beef is tender. You can test the tenderness by inserting a fork into the beef; it should go in easily. Once cooked, let the beef cool in the cooking liquid for about 30 minutes, then remove it and let it cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate the beef for at least 2 hours or overnight to make slicing easier.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, Chinese black vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, chili oil, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, chopped cilantro, and chopped scallions. Whisk well until all the ingredients are well – combined.
- Slice the Beef: Take the chilled beef out of the refrigerator. Using a sharp knife, slice the beef as thinly as possible against the grain.
- Assemble the Dish: Put the sliced beef into a large bowl. Pour the prepared dressing over the beef and toss gently until the beef slices are evenly coated with the sauce. Sprinkle the roasted white sesame seeds on top.
Notes
If you don’t have Chinese black vinegar, you can substitute it with balsamic vinegar or rice vinegar, though the flavor will be slightly different.
You can add some julienned cucumbers or shredded carrots to the dish for extra crunch and freshness.
For a creamier texture, you can add 1 tablespoon of tahini to the dressing.
You can add some julienned cucumbers or shredded carrots to the dish for extra crunch and freshness.
For a creamier texture, you can add 1 tablespoon of tahini to the dressing.
