beef
牛肉· niu rou
protein
Taste & Role
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Beef serves as the hearty main protein in stir-fries, braises, noodle dishes like beef noodle soup, hot pot, and cold appetizers such as five-spice sliced beef.
What it is
Beef is the meat of adult cattle and one of the most widely used proteins in Chinese home cooking. In Chinese kitchens it is typically sliced thin against the grain and often velveted with a marinade of soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch before a quick stir-fry. Common cuts include flank steak, chuck, brisket, and shank.
Nutrition
per 100 g- Calories
- 129 kcal
- Protein
- 20 g
- Total fat
- 5.88 g
- Carbs
- 0 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 212 mg
USDA FoodData Central (closest standard match)
Substitutes
No registered substitutes — this one is usually easy to find.
Recipes using it
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