Steamed Beef Balls with Watercress Dim Sum Style 西菜牛肉

Steamed Beef Balls with Watercress Dim Sum Style 西菜牛肉

Ingredients:

  • 1 piece flank steak, about 1 lb (500 g);
    1 bunch watercress, about 1/2 lb (250 g);
    1 piece Chinese dry tangerine peel, soak and mince, about 1 teaspoon;
    3 water chestnuts (1 1/2 tablespoons), peel and mince.

For marinate

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch;
    A pinch cane sugar;
    1 tablespoon Liquid Aminos (a healthier version of soy sauce can be find in health food store or upscale market).

For dipping sauce

  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) Worcestershire sauce.

Recipe:

Make about 12

  1. Clean flank steak and pat dry;
  2. Cut to small piece and mince in food processor;
  3. Peel water chestnut and mince;
  4. Make sure soak in water to avoid browning;
  5. Scrat off the white part of tangerine peel and mince;
  6. Add minced Chinese dry tangerine and water chestnuts;
  7. Marinate and mix well;
  8. Place watercress on the bottom of a shallow bow, don’t use tough part;
  9. Ball up minced flank steak to an egg shape;
  10. Place on top the bed of watercress;
  11. Put the whole bowl in the wok/pot when water comes to a boil;
  12. Steam for 7 - 10 minutes;
  13. Check water level to avoid drying out;
  14. Turn off heat when cook;
  15. Serve hot with dipping sauce.

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