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Loc Lac (Vietnamese Beef and Tomato Rice Bowl)

Recipe by Cooking With Morgane

A quick, flavorful Vietnamese‑inspired bowl featuring fragrant Thai rice stir‑fried with tomato paste and oyster sauce, topped with tender marinated beef and fresh cucumber, tomato, onion and lettuce. Perfect for a fast dinner for four.

MediumVietnameseServes 4

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Source Video
27m
Prep
31m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 8m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$15.44
Per serving:$3.86

Critical Success Points

  • Cook Thai fragrant rice
  • Marinate the beef
  • Stir‑fry the rice
  • Stir‑fry the beef

Safety Warnings

  • Hot oil can splatter – use a splatter guard and keep face away.
  • Handle raw beef with separate cutting board and wash hands thoroughly.
  • Ensure rice is reheated to steaming hot before serving to avoid bacterial growth.

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