Shaking Beef Fillet

Shaking Beef Fillet in the USA

What it is:

Shaking beef fillet is a popular Chinese-American dish found in many restaurants in the USA. It usually consists of thinly sliced beef tenderloin, vegetables, and a flavorful sauce that is shaken together tableside in a large bowl.

Flavor and taste:

The shaking beef gets its name from the vigorous shaking that mixes the ingredients together, creating a slightly thickened sauce with a velvety texture.

The sauce typically has a savory, salty, and slightly sweet flavor, with notes of oyster sauce, soy sauce, fermented black bean paste, garlic, ginger, and chili pepper.

The dish is often served with white rice to soak up the delicious sauce.

Common ingredients:

Meat
Beef tenderloin, thinly sliced

Vegetables
Broccoli florets, baby corn, bean sprouts, mushrooms

Sauce
Oyster sauce, soy sauce, fermented black bean paste, garlic, ginger, chili pepper, cornstarch, water/broth

Other
Green onions for garnish, sometimes cornstarch slurry to thicken sauce

Cooking method:

1. The beef is sliced thinly and briefly marinated.

2. All the ingredients, including the sauce ingredients, are combined in a large bowl.

3. The bowl is shaken vigorously for a few minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.

4. The dish is then served immediately with white rice.

Popularity and variations:

Shaking beef fillet is very popular in Chinese restaurants and has become a classic American-Chinese dish.

There are variations in how the dish is prepared and served at different restaurants. Some common variations include

* Spicy shaking beef: Includes chopped chili pepper for a spicy kick.

* Beef & broccoli shaking beef: Features additional broccoli florets as a main ingredient.

* Mushroom shaking beef: Includes more mushrooms in the sauce.

Tips for ordering:

Ask the server about any variations or requests you may have.

Consider requesting the sauce on the side if you want to control the amount of salt.

Pair the shaking beef fillet with white rice for a complete and delicious meal.

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