Hakka Five-Spice Beef (客家五香牛肉)

客家五香牛肉 (Hakka Five-Spice Beef) is a traditional dish from Hakka Cuisine that features tender beef marinated in a flavorful blend of five spices.

Hakka Five-Spice Beef (客家五香牛肉)

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs beef, thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice wine
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp five-spice powder
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2-inch piece ginger, grated
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, five-spice powder, garlic, ginger, and green onions.
  2. Add the beef slices to the marinade and let it sit for at least 1 hour.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
  4. Add the marinated beef and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
  5. Serve the Hakka Five-Spice Beef hot and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
25g
Fat
15g
Carbohydrates
10g

Supplies

Bowl Pan Tongs

Tools

Cutting board Knife Grater

Serving suggestions

Serve the Hakka Five-Spice Beef with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, marinate the beef overnight for a more intense five-spice taste.

Cost

$15