Vietnamese Bo Luc Lac Recipe

Vietnamese Bo Luc Lac Recipe

Bo Luc Lac, a Vietnamese stir-fry dish, features tender beef cubes marinated in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, sugar, fish sauce, and oyster sauce, creating a balance of sweet and savory tastes. Traditionally, it is served over a bed of fresh watercress, accompanied by a bowl of rice on the side.
Prep Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine vietnamese
Servings 4
Calories 941 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Sirloin steak – 2lbs
  • Red bell pepper – 1 cup
  • Granulated sugar – 1 tbsp
  • Light soy sauce – 1 tbsp
  • Dark soy sauce – 2 tbsp
  • Oyster sauce – 2 tbsp
  • Fish sauce – ½ tbsp
  • Garlic – 2 cloves
  • Salt and pepper – to taste
  • Oil – ½ cup
  • Watercress – 2 cups
  • Rice – 2 cups

Instructions
 

  • Cut off excess fat on the sirloin steak and chop the remaining meat into 1-inch cubes. 
  • Dice the red bell pepper.
  • In a bowl, combine the soy sauces, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar and garlic. 
  • Add the beef cubes to the bowl of marinade and stir well.
  • Leave the meat to marinate for 60 minutes at room temperature.
  • In a large wok, heat up the oil over a high heat. 
  • Add the beef to the hot oil and continuously shake the pan to rotate the beef as it cooks.
  • After about 1 minute, the beef should be seared on the outside and rare on the inside. 
  • Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
  • In a clean wok, add a tablespoon of oil and heat on high.
  • Add the chopped red bell pepper to the pan and fry for around 2 minutes, until slightly charred. 
  • Add the seared beef to the wok, plus a couple tablespoons of the marinade. 
  • Stir the contents of the pan until the sauce becomes thicker, for 3-5 minutes.
  • Add salt and pepper to your taste.
  • Place a handful of watercress on a plate and arrange your luc lac on top.
  • Serve with a bowl of rice on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 941kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 65gFat: 61gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 209mgSodium: 1347mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g
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