How to Tenderize Beef Without a Pressure Cooker, Simple Tips from YouTube Noer Diary

Kapanlagi.com - Beef, a food ingredient full of deliciousness and versatility, can be processed in various ways, from stir-frying, roasting, to savory soups that tantalize the taste buds. However, challenges often arise when we face the tough texture of raw beef that requires a long boiling time to become tender.

A YouTube user named Noer Diary has shared simple tips that you can try at home. By utilizing a combination of lime and salt, this technique promises tender beef that is easy to prepare. Happy cooking!

1. How to Tenderize Beef Without a Pressure Cooker

As reported from several sources and the Noer Diary YouTube page on Thursday (31/10), easy steps are shown to make beef tender without using a pressure cooker. Here are the steps you can follow

2. Prepare the Ingredients

Cut the beef as needed, then pour lime juice over the meat. Gently massage it and let it sit for 5 minutes so that the acidity of the lime can break down the protein fibers in the meat.

3. Rinse and Boil the Meat

After the soaking process, rinse the meat with clean water to reduce the sour taste. Then, place the meat in a pot filled with water and boil for 5 minutes with the pot covered.

4. Clean the Dirt

After 5 minutes, open the pot lid and clean off any bubbles or dirt that appear on the surface of the boiling water. This will help maintain the cleanliness of the broth and the flavor of the meat.

5. Add Salt to Speed Up Tenderness

Sprinkle a little salt into the boiling water to help speed up the tenderizing process of the meat. Cover the pot again and continue boiling for another 5 minutes, then turn off the stove and let the meat sit in the covered pot for 5 minutes.

With this technique, the total boiling time is only 15 minutes, and the beef will be tender and ready to be seasoned with your favorite spices.

6. Common Questions About Beef Processing

Does beef need to be washed before boiling?

Fresh meat actually does not need to be washed. Just place it in boiling water for the boiling process to make it more sterile.

7. Which part of the beef is the most tender?

The tenderloin or sirloin is the most tender part of the beef, which is often used as the base for steak.

8. What are the characteristics of good beef?

Quality beef is characterized by a fresh cherry red color, a non-fishy aroma, and a clean surface free from blood.

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