How to cook delicious and nutritious papaya soup with beef for a meal

How to prepare Beef Papaya Soup

• 1

  Prepare and marinate the beef

  After purchasing, rinse the beef thoroughly with clean water. To eliminate the smell of the beef, crush a piece of ginger and rub it all over the meat, leaving it for about 2 minutes. Then, wash the meat again with diluted salt water and rinse with clean water.

  Marinate the meat with 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of pepper, minced shallots, and let it sit for about 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.

  How to clean beef without odor

  • Method 1: After washing the beef with water, you can wash it again with rice wine or soak the meat in rice wine for about 15 minutes to help reduce the unpleasant smell while making the meat softer and tastier when cooked.
  • Method 2: While marinating the meat, instead of using shallots and garlic in the usual way, you can roast a bulb of dried onion, peel it, then pound the onion, and marinate it with the beef.

  See details: Effective tips to eliminate meat odors

  

  
• 2

  Prepare other ingredients

  Peel the papaya, let it sit for about 5 minutes to release all the sap, then wash it and let it drain. After that, cut the papaya into thin slices suitable for eating.

  Remove the roots and wilted leaves from the green onions, then wash them thoroughly. Next, let them drain and chop them finely.

  

  

  

  
• 3

  Cooking soup

  Place a pot on the stove, add 1 liter of water to the pot and bring to a boil. When the water boils, add all the cut papaya along with 1 tablespoon of seasoning, 1 teaspoon of salt.

  Wait for the water to boil again, then skim off the foam, and cook for about 2 minutes over medium heat. Next, add all the marinated beef, stir well, and bring to a boil.

  When the water boils, continue to skim off the foam, cook for another minute, then season to taste and turn off the heat. Finally, ladle the soup into a bowl, sprinkle chopped green onions and ground pepper on top, and it’s done.

  Tip:

  • If you need to limit the use of oil and fat, you should not sauté the meat beforehand as it will make the soup greasy.

  • However, the beef needs to be properly deodorized if added directly without sautéing.

  • Throughout the cooking process, to help keep the soup clear and delicious, frequently skim off the foam.

  

  
• 4

  Final product

  The papaya beef soup is delicious and attractive. The beef is tender and cooked just right without being chewy, the soup is clear, and the seasoning is very tasty. This dish should be enjoyed while it’s still hot to fully appreciate the flavor.