Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Pho-n Class | Griled Lemongrass Beef

Let me tell you - I am having so much fun lately teaching my Modern Asian Cooking Series.

You see, I have been all over St. Louis and its neighboring towns sharing the love for cooking Asian food.  I know a lot of people out there are intimidated cooking cuisines from different cultures... but the feedback I am getting from the cooking school managers and the participants themselves are encouraging, as more students sign up for my Modern Asian cooking classes.  

In my recent class in Dierberg's Edwardsville Il, I was so thrilled to see that students from my previous class came back to attend.  It's was fun to see them again.  There were two ladies that touched me the most, Sharon and Stella. I did not expect them to come back after my initial class but I am in awe that they are already signed up for my next class.  It makes me feel blessed.




"It's my first time to taste all these flavors and spices that you introduce in class.",  Sharon declares.

"We love attending your class because we learn so much not just on food but your culture as well", Stella proclaims.

It is such a pleasure to share something that for me seems so mundane, but for others it's something new and interesting. Something as simple as mincing lemongrass can be daunting for someone not familiar with this herb (or grass).  

Just like what Lisa (one of my Dierberg's Southroads students) said:  "I never used lemongrass before because who knew how to use a tall stem like that?"

So today I thought of sharing with you

GRILLED LEMONGRASS BEEF




Ingredients:

1- 1.5 lb beef thinly sliced
2 tbsps fish sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalk of lemongrass, minced (How to mince lemongrass)
2 tbsp chili oil (optional)


Whisk all of the fish sauce and brown sugar and garlic together.When the brown sugar is dissolved, add the beef  and minced lemongrass.  Mix thoroughly. Grill the beef.  If you don't have a griller you may heat up a skillet,  when it's hot enough, place one layer of beef and pan fry each side.  You will hear it sizzle.

You should keep an eye on it as it carmelizes easily.  You may want the edges to be brown and crunchy but not burnt.  Add more minced lemongrass and minced garlic.  Give it a quick stir and voila, it's ready.

Transfer to a serving plate. Serve with the dipping sauce by mixing:
1/4 tsp siracha
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
juice from a large lime/lemon
1 clove minced garlic







Special thanks to those who attended my class... Cora, Donna, Lisa, Ann, Excy and Art and Fides and Rommel, Joel and Kathy! See you next month!

22 comments:

  1. Come to Chicago and teach here too. It's only 4 hours away :)

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    1. I wish I could teach in Chicago too :) Thanks Helena.

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  2. What a lovely time you have worked out for yourself. Love the dish - and have lemongrass all over my yard - isn't it just beautiful to have students follow you?

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    1. Its inspiring Claudia. I am just so happy doing it. I am thrilled that my student follow me indeed.

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  3. You are so inspirational! I love lemongrass and this sounds like a really delicious dish! I wish I can be in your class!

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    1. Thank you Nami. It would be fun to have you in one of my classes hihi.

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  4. Oh dear.. I love such food :) Lemongrass is something I haven't used. I wouldn't even know how to choose it in the shop :)

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    1. I love using lemongrass in my stews andfor marinade. I hope you will discover the wonderful flavor infused when using lemongrass. Thanks Medeja!

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  5. I'm tempted to try this even if I haven't been cooking meat lately... except that I'm not familiar with siracha. Congrats on your endeavors, Malou! Proud to be a Filipina! :)

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    1. Hello it's been awhile... yeah siracha is a chili sauce. You could use chopped sili if you don't have it. Thank you for the kind words...yes Pinoy pride indeed!

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  6. Oh my, this is so delicious. This grilled lemongrass beef will be perfect for our grilling season in a few weeks. Will you ever teach classes near my area? I'd love to sign up. Cheers & thanks for sharing this, Malou!

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    1. while waiting for my hubster this morning, i went to your site and i was about to comment when he said he had to go.. but surely will skip over to your space to tell you that i want to have your teriyaki beef haha.
      thanks betty ann!
      malou

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  7. One of my favourite dishes, I love the freshness of lemongrass.

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    1. I love the subtle lemony taste... thanks Lizzie!

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  8. I used to grow lemon grass when we lived in Flordia! I miss that. It's flavor is wonderful, and I'll bet it's great in this dish. Really nice recipe! Thanks so much.

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    1. I live in a condo and one of the downside is not having a yard, but then maybe I could grow some in my porch. Thanks for the comment.

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  9. It's very encouraging to hear people are interested in learning new cuisine! I hope you are enjoying thoroughly with your classes! I would love to enroll for your next FILIPINO cooking class too. :)

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    1. Yes it's inspiring to say the least. I don't get to teach only Filipino food but other Asian cuisine as well.

      Thanks for your comment Sue!

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  10. Love eating this in the summer. You grill the meat, dunk into the spritely sauce and accompany it with rice and crunchy salad veggies. Perfection on a hot night.

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    1. Hello Carolyn! SOoo great to see you here. Yes definitely perfection on a plate.

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  11. Did you know my hubs is addicted to anything with lemongrass? unfortunately, I don't cook anything with it! hahaha! this will be perfect NFF!

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    1. it's uber easy.. i'm sure he will love this recipe. thanks NFF!

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