Q: Can I use a different cut of beef for this recipe?
A: Yes, beef rib meat can be used as an alternative, especially if it has a bit of fat for added flavor.
Q: Is there a specific type of tomato sauce recommended for this dish?
A: You can use any standard tomato sauce. The key is to balance it with the other ingredients for the right flavor.
Q: Can I cook this dish without a pressure cooker?
A: Yes, you can use a regular pot, but the cooking time may be longer to achieve the desired tenderness of the meat.
Tomato and Potato Braised Beef Brisket
Notes
- Beef brisket: 400g
- Tomato: 1
- Kiwi: 1
- Potato: 150g
- Carrot: 80g
- Onion: 60g
- Green onions, ginger slices, soy sauce
- Oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, fresh mushroom powder, tomato sauce, cooking wine: as needed
- Start by boiling the beef brisket in cold water with green onions, ginger, and cooking wine to remove any gamey taste. Remove the meat after blanching.
- Prepare a sauce by mixing 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon each of dark soy sauce and oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce, and a suitable amount of fresh mushroom powder.
- Peel and chop the tomato. Add the tomato, onion, and beef into the pot.
- Add green onions and ginger slices to the pot, along with the previously prepared sauce.
- Mash the peeled kiwi and mix it with the beef, then start cooking with the lid on.
- After cooking for 10 minutes, add chopped potatoes and carrots, and continue cooking until everything is tender.
- If the meat is not as tender as desired, continue to simmer until it reaches the ideal tenderness.
- The dish is ready when the beef is soft and flavorful, having absorbed the juices fully.
- High in protein and essential nutrients from beef, potatoes, and carrots.
- Rich in vitamins from the addition of fresh vegetables and kiwi.
- Moderate in calories, suitable for a balanced diet.