Vietnamese beef with red rice on the plate

Another Vietnamese meal this week! I think I’ve well and truly satisfied my cravings by this stage. Needless to say, I’m also feeling very bloated from all the festive eating.

I think another vegan week is in order. But first, let me present to you another popular Vietnamese dish. No, the beef doesn’t come quivering on the plate but rather the shaking here refers to the act of shaking the pan to toss the beef back and forth in order to sear all sides. Lost in translation or not, this is still a great dish that is quick and simple, while showcasing a harmony of Asian flavours.

There are a few ways of serving Bo Luc Lac. Some present this as a steak salad. But to me, it should be served with tomato rice as we often see in various Vietnamese restaurants. After comparing a few recipes online this is my ‘interpretation’ of the dish. Basically a combination of the steak salad served with tomato rice.