Beef Tapa

Beff Tapa

Beef Tapa is dried cured beef similar to “Beef Jerky“. This is traditionally prepared by curing the meat with sea saltand letting it dry directly under the sun for the purpose of preserving the meat. Nowadays, commercialized Beef Tapa are often cured but most do not undergo drying.Tapa is usually fried and is best served with vinegar.

Ingredients:

1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced

1/2 cup soy sauce

3 tbsp minced garlic

2 tbsp sugar

1 tsp salt

1 tsp ground black pepper

Cooking Procedure:

In a container, combine soy sauce, garlic, salt, pepper, and sugar and mix well. Set aside
Place the beef in the clear plastic bag
Pour-in the the mixed seasonings in the clear plastic bag with meat and mix well
Place inside the refrigerator and marinade for a minimum of 12 hours
In a pan, place 2 cups of water and bring to a boil
Add 3 tbsp of cooking oil
Put-in the marinated beef tapa and cook until the water evaporates.