Steak in A Cast-Iron Skillet
Le Thi Hong Hoa, a woman from Hue, has spent over 40 years perfecting her recipe for steak in a cast-iron skillet. She recently opened her own restaurant in Hanoi, where she serves this delicious dish made with beef, fried eggs, French fries, meatballs, tomatoes, and scallions.
Before cooking, the chef carefully selects the freshest beef and seasons it with authentic Vietnamese spices. This dish is served with cucumber salad and bread. As the cast iron skillet sizzles on the stove, the aroma of the beef steak blends with the scent of the sunny-side-up eggs.
The sizzling steak is presented in front of the diners, who can hear the sizzle of the beef on the skillet. The alluring colors of golden French fries, red tomatoes, and green scallions are beautifully arranged in the cast-iron skillet.
Places to try the dish
No. 18, Hang Cot street, Hoan Kiem ward, Hanoi. Tel: 0247 303 2882
No. 52, Le Ngoc Han street, Hai Ba Trung ward, Hanoi. Tel: 0243 978 2251
No. 107, Van Cao street, Ba Dinh ward, Hanoi. Tel: 0243 762 4317
No. 71, Tran Duy Hung street, Cau Giay ward, Hanoi. Tel: 0243 555 8464
Story: Bich Van/VNP Photos: Thanh Giang Translated by Hong Hanh