🍲🥢 Satay Beef Vermicelli Casserole - Hong Kong style, delicious and ready to serve

Editor's Preface

When it comes to winter dining and gatherings with friends and family, satay beef and vermicelli hotpot is a surefire favorite. The satay is spicy with a hint of peanut flavor, the beef is tender, and the vermicelli soaks up the sauce, creating a delicious and filling dish. While this dish is popular at restaurants, it's quick and easy to make at home! This time, we'll use a Hong Kong-style "tea restaurant" recipe to break down the ratios for the smoothest beef and juiciest vermicelli, sharing comprehensive cooking tips to ensure you'll have a flawless experience!

Ingredients preparation

• 200g sliced ​​beef (tenderloin/sirloin/fat beef slices are best, sliced ​​thinly against the grain)

• 2 bunches of vermicelli noodles (soaked and cut into sections)

• 1.5-2 tablespoons satay sauce

• Half an onion (shredded)

• 2 cloves of garlic (minced)

• 2 slices of ginger

• 1 green onion

• 3-4 pieces of tofu puffs (excellent at absorbing the sauce, so you can omit them)

• 1/4 green/red bell pepper (for color, optional)

• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce

• 1/2 teaspoon sugar

• Pepper and sesame oil as appropriate

• 1 teaspoon peanut butter (if you want a richer flavor)

• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

• 250ml chicken broth (or water)

• 2 tablespoons oil

Detailed steps

🥩 1. Marinated Beef Slide

• Mix the beef slices with light soy sauce, sugar, pepper, sesame oil, and cornstarch, marinate for 10-15 minutes, and set aside.

• Editor's note: Cornstarch + sesame oil can lock in moisture and make the beef smoother~

🧆 2. Prepare vermicelli and ingredients

• Soak vermicelli in cold/warm water until softened, cut into short pieces, and set aside.

• Chop onions, green/red peppers, ginger and garlic, and prepare all the ingredients.

🍳 3. Sauté the base of the pot

• Heat oil in a pot or deep wok, sauté ginger slices, minced garlic, and shredded onion, then add green and red bell peppers and stir-fry quickly.

• Add satay sauce and peanut butter and stir-fry until fragrant.

• Add soy sauce, sugar and chicken broth, mix well and bring to a boil to enhance the aroma of the soup base.

🍲 4. Cook vermicelli with beef

• First add vermicelli and tofu dumplings and let them absorb the soup (about half of the soup is enough), cover and simmer for 1-2 minutes.

• Add the marinated beef and scallions to the vermicelli, spread them evenly, cover and cook for 1.5-2 minutes.

• Please don't stir it too much, otherwise the beef will become tough and the vermicelli will be overcooked and mushy.

🥢 5. Decorate with fire

• Turn off the heat when the beef is fully cooked and stir it to distribute the beef evenly.

• Sprinkle with chopped green onions and a little sesame oil.

• The rice is served and it smells delicious as soon as you open the lid, it is absolutely tempting!

Editor's Tips

• Cut the beef against the grain and avoid marinating it too long. A smooth and tender cut is the easiest way to achieve success.

• You can use Malaysian brands of satay sauce (such as Malay Satay and Shuangqiao), which are more fragrant and not too salty.

• Vermicelli must be soaked in advance, otherwise it will not be cooked through and will not have any flavor.

• Tofu, enoki mushrooms, baby cabbage, etc. can be added as desired to enrich the combination.

• It is perfect with rice, noodles, or vermicelli soup.

Eating experience 😋

A bite of beef and a mouthful of vermicelli. The satay is fragrant, the beef is tender, and the vermicelli absorbs the peanut flavor of the sauce. This is a happy home-cooked alternative to hot pot in winter! It comes hot and spicy, and everyone cleans up the rice and the plate.

summary

Satay beef and vermicelli hotpot is a perfect dinner for the lazy cookout—fragrant, filling, and easy to make. Tonight, we'll be putting in a little extra effort and whipping up a simple one-pot meal, allowing you to enjoy a blissful meal even when you're lazy. 🍲🥢🧄 If you're looking for new combinations, spicier dishes, or healthier options, leave a comment and we'll add it to your plate!