Stewed meat is a very familiar dish in the meals of every family. Let’s get cooking with Tastetutorial.com and try right away 2 recipes for delicious peppered stewed meat right below!
1. Pepper Stewed Lean Meat
Preparation
30 minutes
Cooking
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Pepper Stewed Lean Meat For 4 people
Pork 300 gr Sliced shallots 5 bulbs Minced garlic 1 tablespoon Chopped chili 1 piece Chopped green onion a little Coloring sauce 1/2 tablespoon Cooking oil a little Common spices a little (sugar/ salt/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate/ pepper)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh pork
- First, you need to pay attention to the color. The color of good meat is bright pink, not too red or too pale. Pork that is pale, has a greenish hue, and smells bad is spoiled, so you should avoid it.
- Pork that is firm and has high elasticity is good meat. You can test it by pressing your finger into the meat; if it springs back immediately, is not slimy, and does not ooze liquid or juice, then it’s good.
- When making stews, you should choose the belly, shoulder, or tenderloin cuts because they will be softer and more delicious when cooked, and will not be dry or unappetizing.
See details: How to choose quality pork
How to choose and where to buy color sauce
- You can find color sauce for stewing meat at supermarkets or reputable grocery stores.
- When buying, pay attention to the packaging; the label must be intact, not discolored or torn. The product inside should not be moldy, leaking, or showing any unusual signs.
- Additionally, you can also make color sauce at home to ensure the safety of your family’s health.
Method for Cooking Pepper Pork
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Prepare and Marinate the Pork
For the pork, to remove dirt and unpleasant odors, scrub it clean with salt, then rinse with cold water and let it drain. Use a knife to cut the meat into bite-sized pieces.
How to Eliminate the Smell of Pork
- To completely remove the unpleasant smell of pork, before cooking, briefly dip the pieces of meat in boiling water for about 2 minutes, then take them out and rinse with cold water.
- Another useful tip is to add a little white wine to the boiling water for blanching the pork. The wine is very effective at eliminating odors.
- Use lemon, vinegar, salt, or ginger to rub on the pork and let it sit for about 5 – 10 minutes, then rinse with water.
See details: Tips for Eliminating Odors from Various Meats That Women Should Know
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Marinate the Meat
Add 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of ground pepper, 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning granules, 1/3 of the minced garlic, and all the sliced shallots, plus 1 tablespoon of sugar to the meat, then mix well.
Dissolve 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce with 50ml of water (about 1/2 cup), then add it to the bowl with the meat. Let the meat marinate for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour so it absorbs the spices and develops a nice color.
After the meat has absorbed the spices, take it out, leaving the marinade in the bowl.
Tip: If you have time, marinate the meat overnight in the refrigerator for a richer flavor.
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Braised Pork
Heat a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and heat it up, then add the remaining minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
When the garlic is aromatic, add the marinated pork into the pan and stir-fry over medium heat until the meat is cooked and firm.
Next, pour the marinating liquid into the pan, lower the heat, and braise the meat until the sauce reduces and thickens, then turn off the heat.
Transfer the braised lean pork to a plate, sprinkle a little chili and chopped green onions on top, and arrange it nicely to complete the dish.
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Final Product
Place the braised lean pork on a plate, sprinkle some chili and finely chopped green onion on top, and decorate it nicely to finish.
The braised lean pork dish, when completed, has an attractive brown color. The pork is tender and fragrant, infused with flavors combined with thick, delicious sauce, rich and spicy, stimulating the taste buds. This dish is best served with hot rice and a little boiled vegetables!
2. Braised Green Pepper Pork
Preparation
30 minutes
Cooking
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Braised Green Pepper Pork Serves 3 people
Pork belly 500 gr Green pepper 100 gr Shallots 3 bulbs (minced) Chili 3 pieces Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Caramel sauce 1/3 tablespoon Common spices a little (salt/ sugar/ pepper/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate)
How to choose fresh and delicious pork belly
- You should choose pieces of meat that are bright pink, with high elasticity; when you press it with your hand, it should not leave a dent.
- Fresh meat will be firm, with even color, not slimy, and without unpleasant odors.
- Additionally, you should choose meat with a balanced ratio of lean and fat, with a thick outer layer of skin, fat about 1.5 – 2cm thick, and the lean meat tightly attached to the layer of fat, which will taste better when cooked.
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How to cook Green Pepper Pork
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Prepare the pork
Wash the pork belly with diluted salt water, rinse with clean water, then let it drain. Cut the meat into bite-sized pieces, about 1.5 finger widths thick.
How to clean pork without odor
- To completely eliminate the odor of pork, before cooking, briefly dip the piece of meat in boiling water for about 2 minutes, then take it out and rinse with cold water.
- Another useful tip is to add a bit of white wine to the water used for blanching the pork. The wine is extremely effective at removing unpleasant odors.
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Marinate the meat
Take 1 part green pepper, separate it into a food bag, crush it into small pieces to create the distinctive aroma of green pepper. Then add it to the prepared meat.
Next, add minced shallots along with the seasonings: 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1/3 tablespoon of coloring sauce, a little monosodium glutamate, and a little ground black pepper.
Mix the meat with the seasonings, cover it with plastic wrap, and marinate for 30 minutes.
Note
- To save time, you can buy coloring sauce directly at spice shops, supermarkets, or the Bach Hoa XANH store.
- Or you can take the time to make it at home to ensure hygiene!
See more: How to make coloring sauce – home-made sauce for more delicious braised dishes
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Braised Meat
Place a clay pot on the stove, when the pot is hot, add the meat and stir-fry until it is seared, stirring evenly to avoid the meat retaining a fishy smell.
Once the meat is nicely cooked, add about 1 cup of water to the pot, just enough to cover the meat. Cook until the meat boils, stirring well.
Next, reduce the heat until the meat develops color and the sauce thickens. Add the reserved green pepper and a bit of chili for decoration.
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Finished Product
Braised Meat with Green Pepper is a suitable dish for a cozy family meal. The pork belly is infused with seasonings, and the thick braised sauce combined with the spicy and fragrant green pepper, served with white rice, is simply delightful.
It’s really easy to make 2 dishes of peppered cooked meat that are extremely attractive, isn’t it? Let’s get into the kitchen and make it right away, good luck!
*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channels: HỒN VIỆT FOOD and Wife’s Kitchen
