Beef and Lettuce Congee
The Benefits of Pairing Beef and Lettuce
Beef is high in protein and contains essential amino acids. Eating it can enhance the body’s ability to fight disease. Lettuce contains many different vitamins. Chinese believe that when these two ingredients are combined, they work together to boost the immune system.
How to Prepare Beef for Congee Dishes
The beef must be fried first before it is boiled with the congee in order to make it tender and juicy. Remove tendons when cutting raw beef.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup (200 grams) japonica rice
- 5.29 ounces (150 grams) cooked beef
- lettuce as desired
- mustard tuber as desired
Seasonings (all to taste)
- scallion
- ginger
- garlic
- salt
- chicken bouillon
- ground pepper
- sesame oil
- peanut oil
Please see measurements in grams to be more exact for all ingredients and seasonings.
Cooking Directions
- Mince beef.
- Wash and shred lettuce. Wash and mince mustard tuber. Mince scallion and garlic. Shred ginger. Wash japonica rice.
- Heat oil in pan. Fry scallion, garlic, ginger, and mustard tuber until aromatic. Add beef and fry briefly. Remove from pan.
- Bring appropriate amount of water to boil in pot. Add japonica rice and boil into congee. Add salt, chicken bouillon, ground pepper, and lettuce; boil briefly.
- Add cooked beef. Stir evenly. Stir.