{"id":18705,"date":"2020-01-02T13:47:35","date_gmt":"2020-01-02T13:47:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/chinesemoment.com\/chinese-culture\/how-to-cook-west-lake-beef-soup\/"},"modified":"2020-01-02T13:47:35","modified_gmt":"2020-01-02T13:47:35","slug":"how-to-cook-west-lake-beef-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinesemoment.com\/vi\/how-to-cook-west-lake-beef-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"How to cook West Lake Beef Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\tInstead of garnishing the soup with green onions, feel free to stir in fresh coriander leaves (cilantro) to taste, at the end of cooking if desired.<\/p>\n

\tServes 4 – 5<\/p><\/div>\n

\tIngredients:<\/h3>\n
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  • \t\t2\/3 cup lean ground beef<\/li>\n
  • \t\tSeasonings for Beef:<\/li>\n
  • \t\t1 tablespoon light soy sauce<\/li>\n
  • \t\t1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry<\/li>\n
  • \t\t1 tablespoon water<\/li>\n
  • \t\ta few drops sesame oil<\/li>\n
  • \t\t2 teaspoons cornstarch<\/li>\n
  • \t\t.<\/li>\n
  • \t\tOther:<\/li>\n
  • \t\t4 – 5 cups chicken stock<\/li>\n
  • \t\t1 teaspoon sugar<\/li>\n
  • \t\t1\/4 teaspoon pepper, or to taste<\/li>\n
  • \t\tSalt to taste<\/li>\n
  • \t\t1 1\/2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 1\/3 cup water (optional)<\/li>\n
  • \t\t2 eggs or egg whites, lightly beaten<\/li>\n
  • \t\t2 green onions, green parts only, washed, drained and cut into 1-inch pieces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \tPreparation:<\/h3>\n
    \tIn a medium bowl, add the seasonings to the ground beef, adding the cornstarch last (use your fingers to mix in the cornstarch). Marinate the ground beef for 15 minutes.<\/p>\n

    \tWhile the beef is marinating, bring the chicken stock or broth to a boil. Stir in the marinated ground beef, using chopsticks to break up any lumps. Add the sugar and pepper. Bring the soup back to a boil, turn down the heat, and simmer for a few minutes to allow the ground beef to cook. Taste and add extra salt if needed.<\/p>\n

    \tIf desired, add the extra 1 1\/2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with water and stir to thicken.
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    \tVery slowly pour in the egg whites in a steady stream. Use a fork to gently stir the eggs in a clockwise direction until they form thin streams or ribbons.
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    \tGarnish with green onion and serve.<\/div>\n