Neau Sawan
Heavenly Beef Jerky“Neau sawan” literallytranslates to heavenly beef, and rightly so. Unlike American jerky, thisversion is sweet, sticky and herbaceous. Coriander is the secret ingredient andis delicious in this jerky. If you have an air fryer, the dehydrator mode isperfect for a quick cook.
Ingrediënten
- 3 lb 1.4 kg beef top sirloin
- ¾ cup 150 g white sugar
- 2 tbsp 13 g black pepper
- 5 tbsp 30 g cumin seed, toasted and ground
- 5 tbsp 25 g coriander seed, toasted and ground
- 3 tbsp 45 ml fish sauce
- 3 tbsp 45 ml oyster sauce
- 3 tbsp 45 ml thin soy sauce
- 1 tbsp 15 ml Thai soybean sauce
- 1 tbsp 7 g toasted sesame seeds
Instructies
- Slice the beef paper thin, into ⅛- to ¼-inch (3- to 6-mm) slices, and place them in a medium bowl.
- Add the remaining ingredients except for the toasted sesame seeds.
- Massage the beef with your hands for about 2 to 3 minutes until well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours, allowing the marinade to penetrate the beef.
- Remove the beef from the marinade and allow it to drain on a wire rack that fits over a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
- Place the rack and cookie sheet in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours to air dry.
- When you’re ready to bake, preheat the oven to 170°F (75°C).
- Discard the parchment paper on the cookie sheet, and replace it with a new sheet.
- Sprinkle the sesame seeds on top of the beef.
- Bake for 2 to 3 hours until cooked through, browned and sticky.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Pro Tip:
Frying the beef is also a popular way to cook the jerky. Fry at 350°F (175°C) for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and just cooked through.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
