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Brilio.net - Beef is one of the food ingredients that is often processed by people. This protein source can be cooked into various side dishes. Apart from being delicious, beef also contains many nutrients that can support body health.
Reported by healthline.com, 100 grams of beef contains 250 calories, 35 protein and 10 grams of fat. The ingredients in it are believed to optimize blood production, prevent anemia, help control body weight, and much more.
Unfortunately, processing meat can be said to be difficult and easy, you know. The reason is, beef has a tough texture, it takes hours to make it tender.
Boiling meat for a long time can be caused by using a pan. If you use a high-pressure pressure cooker, the meat can be tender in a matter of 30 minutes. However, not everyone has a pressure cooker at home.
But there's no need to worry, you can use other methods as an alternative to tenderize beef, you know. A TikTok user @faathimaza once shared a simple tutorial for boiling beef without pressure cooker . In one of the uploaded videos, he admitted that his processed beef could be perfectly tender in just 12 minutes.
Curious about how?
A quick way to boil beef so that it is perfectly cooked even without pressure cooker.
Reported by BrilioFood from TikTok @faathimaza on Wednesday (10/4), the first thing to do is pour water into the pan. Place the pan on the stove and turn on the heat. Wait a few moments until the water really boils. Once done, add the beef to the pan.
"Cover the pan then boil the raw meat for 5 minutes," he explained.
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After boiling for 5 minutes, turn off the stove heat. Without needing to open the lid of the pan, let the beef soak in the cooking water for 30 minutes. The hot steam in the pan makes the process of boiling the beef continue even when the stove fire is off.
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Once done, turn the stove back on and cook the beef for 7 minutes. As a result, the total time the stove was lit was only 12 minutes. Fast and saves gas, right?
Everything is done in a closed pot, yes. "God willing, the texture of the meat will be tender even without boiling it for hours," said the video owner.
photo: TikTok/@faathimaza
After boiling for 7 minutes, turn off the heat and drain the meat.
photo: TikTok/@faathimaza
Even though it wasn't boiled for hours, the texture of the meat was perfectly tender.
@faathimaza Who still boils raw meat for hours? Try this trick! In shaa Allah save gas and save time! Tender meat without pressure . original sound - zahra
How to process beef so it doesn't smell.
To process beef so it doesn't smell, you can follow the following steps.
1. Choose fresh meat.
Make sure you choose fresh and good quality beef. Fresh meat tends to have a more minimal aroma and is not too strong.
2. Soak in acid solution.
Soak meat in an acidic solution such as vinegar or orange juice for a few minutes before cooking it. Acid can help reduce the fishy smell of meat.
3. Soaking with salt.
You can also soak the meat in salt water for a few minutes before cooking. The salt will help eliminate bacteria and reduce unwanted odors.
4. Use of spices.
Use spices such as garlic, ginger, coriander, or black pepper when cooking meat. These spices not only provide a delicious taste but can also help disguise unpleasant odors.
5. Separate from excess fat.
If the meat has a lot of fat, try to skim off as much fat as possible before cooking. Grease can be a source of unwanted odors.
By following the steps above, you can process beef so it doesn't smell and enjoy a delicious and fragrant dish.
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