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Beef Kwantung

Beef Kwantung reads umami 7.7, salinity 5.6 and richness 4.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Chinese main, about 1 hr 21 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 8.6 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 2.9 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 2.0 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 3.2 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 4.5 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 3.0 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Umami 7.7 · Salinity 5.6 · Richness 4.2 · Funk & Ferment 3.4 · Earthy 3.0 · Allium 2.8 · Sweetness 2.4 · Sourness 1.8 · Fruity 1.8 · Herbaceous 1.6 · Bitterness 1.0 · Nutty 1.0 · Warm Spice 0.6

What's in it (11)

• 3 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 12 cup sliced celery
• 2 green onions
• 1 lb sirloin steak
• 1 12 cups snow peas
• 14 cup soy sauce
• 2 tomatoes
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Time & effort: about 1 hr 21 min (36 min active) · effort: medium

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 47.2 kcal, 5.2 g protein, 1.2 g fat, 4.4 g carbs

Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (11 steps)

1. Cut onions into 1-inch pieces.
2. Cut the steak into 1/2x2 inch strips.
3. Cut the tomatoes into wedges.
4. Heat oil in a wok or large fry pan.
5. Saute garlic, mushrooms, celery, and onions for 1-2 minutes.
6. Add the steak and continue to saute until browned.
7. Add snow peas, soy sauce, and tomatoes and stir well.
8. Mix corn starch into chicken broth until smooth.
9. Stir into meat and vegetable mixture.
10. Cook until clear and thickened.
11. Serve over hot rice.

Dishes with a similar flavor shape

• Minestrone with Parmesan Rind — Italian
• Grilled Beef Kebabs with Peppers and Onions — American
• Mushroom Stroganoff with Egg Noodles — American
• Mandarin Consomme — Japanese
• Wild Mushroom Risotto — Italian

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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.