Cooking Lucid
Bo Luc Lac
Shaking beef — wok-seared cubes of tender beef tossed with garlic, butter, and a tangy lime-pepper dipping sauce. A Vietnamese-French classic.
Prep 20 min
Cook 10 min
Total 30 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — Marinate the beef
- 1.5 lbs beef sirloin (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Step 2 — Dipping sauce and serve
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato wedges
- Steamed rice or baguette
Instructions
- 1
Marinate
Toss beef with fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, garlic, and oil. Marinate 15–30 minutes.
- 2
Sear the beef
Heat a wok over very high heat. Sear beef in batches 1–2 minutes per side for a deep crust while keeping centers medium-rare. Return all beef to wok, add butter, toss quickly.
- 3
Serve
Mix lime juice, pepper, and salt for dipping sauce. Serve beef on lettuce with tomatoes, rice or baguette, and dipping sauce.
Nutrition per serving: 380 cal · 38g protein · 8g carbs · 22g fat · 1g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
