Thursday, November 10, 2011 ,

Beefsteak

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INGREDIENTS

beef (sukiyaki cut)
1tbsp calamansi
5 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 onion (cut into rings)
salt and pepper

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Marinate beef in calamansi, soy sauce and salt and pepper for 30 minutes to 1 hour
2. Saute onions until translucent
3. Fry beef and when it is cooked, add the onions as well as the remaining marinade
4. Allow it to simmer for a while (cover it) and serve while hot

I don't know a Filipino who doesn't like the classic "bistek". I especially love it when I can taste the calamansi (or lime) rather than the soy sauce. I also like how sweet the onions become and I can eat the onions alone (paired with rice, though). To be honest, I was quite nervous to try this for the first time but it was quite impressive and I felt so proud. I like it when the sauce is a little thick  and the rice is steaming. 

Here's a funny realization I had this while writing this post. I have never really called this "bistek" but I know that a lot of people do. I get it... BEEF STEAK --> BEESTEAK --> BISTEK because Filipinos are quite lazy like that and we want to shorten everything. Anyway, the funny thing I realized that is bothering me, right now, is the fact that Herbert Bautista is called BISTEK. Why? I was too young when he was famous so I don't know how he got his name, but can someone please tell me? 

Anyway, this is such an easy dish to do. In fact, I haven't cooked beef steak for a while now because I feel that it is not challenging enough! Haha!

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