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Lentil & Beef Rou jia mo (Chinese-Style Sloppy Joe)

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May 14, 2019

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Roujiamo or rou jia mo, literally translates to 'meat sandwiched between bread' and is also referred to as the Chinese Hamburger - it is a street food originating from the cuisine of Shaanxi Province and now widely consumed all over China. Our version blends lentils with beef and eats like a sloppy joe.

  • Prep: 20 Minutes
  • Cook: 2 Hours

  • 20 Minutes

    2 Hours

    2 Hours 20 Minutes

  • Yields: 12
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Directions

  1. In a medium rondeau or wide braising pan, boil beef brisket in just enough water to cover it and cook until it turns color. Drain water and clean the rondeau. Replace brisket in the rondeau and add 4 cups (1 L) water, lentils, Shaoxing wine, soy sauces, scallions, ginger, 5-spice, and bay leaves.
  2. Bring everything to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 2 hours until beef is fork tender.
  3. Remove beef and lentils. Chop beef roughly and transfer all to a bowl.
  4. In a separate small bowl, mix hoisin and vinegar together. Add to the beef and toss well to coat.
  5. Warm English muffins in a cast iron skillet and split it open. Fill generously with meat and lentil mix and garnish with daikon and carrots. Enjoy your Chinese sloppy joe.

Ingredients

2 lbs (1 kg) beef brisket, cut into large chunks

4 cups (1 L) water

2 cups (500 mL) green lentils, dry

⅓ cup (75 mL) Shaoxing wine

3 Tbsp (45 mL) low-sodium light soy sauce

1 Tbsp (15 mL) low-sodium dark soy sauce

1 cup (250 mL) scallions, sliced thin

½ cup (125 mL) ginger, fresh, rough chop

¼ cup (60 mL) Chinese 5-spice

2 cups (500 mL) bay leaves

1 cup (250 mL) hoisin sauce

½ cup (125 mL) rice wine vinegar

12 whole wheat English muffins

2 cups (500 mL) daikon, shaved

2 cups (500 mL) carrots, grated

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 1/4 cups (310 mL)
Calories420
Sodium800 mg
Potassium842 mg
Protein31 g
Cholesterol50 mg
Sugar14 g
Total Fat6 g
Saturated Fat1.5 g
Total Carbohydrates62 g
Dietary Fiber7 g