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Peking-style Beef with Cucumber Ribbons

Peking-style Beef with Cucumber Ribbons

Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Peking-style Beef with Cucumber Ribbons, a comforting dish that transforms your dining experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Cozy Dinners
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce (all-purpose)
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce (dark)
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese Five-Spice (optional)
Beef
  • 1 tablespoon Light Olive Oil
  • 1 pound Minced (Ground) Beef
  • 3 cloves Fresh Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger (grated)
  • 1 tablespoon Cornflour (Cornstarch)
  • 2 tablespoons Water
Serving
  • 3 cups Steamed Jasmine Rice
  • 2 Medium Cucumbers (prepared with salt)
  • 2 tablespoons Spring Onions (Scallions) (for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil (for drizzling)

Equipment

  • pan
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a bowl, combine Hoisin sauce, both soy sauces, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, and Chinese five-spice if you're using it.
  2. Drizzle light olive oil into a pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the minced beef to the pan, stirring occasionally until browned, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, combine cornflour and water. Pour this mixture into the pan, stirring well until it thickens.
  6. Serve the beef over steamed jasmine rice, topped with cucumber ribbons and spring onions.
  7. Drizzle with sesame oil before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, add fresh cucumber ribbons just before serving to maintain their crisp texture.

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