Classic Beef Stir Fry

Ingredients

• 250 grams Beef steak (Rump, chuck, ribeye, sirloin, etc ( About 8.8oz ) )
• 1 tbsp Light soy sauce (Or regular all-purpose soy sauce)
• 1 tsp Sesame oil (Or vegetable oil)
• 1 tsp Corn starch (or potato starch)
• 1/2 tsp Ginger paste (Or grated ginger)
• 1/4 tsp Baking soda
• 2 tbsp Oyster sauce (or vegetarian stir fry sauce)
• 2 tsp Brown sugar (or regular white sugar)
• 1 tbsp Light soy sauce (thin soy sauce)
• 1 tbsp Shao Xing wine (Chinese cooking rice wine ( see details in note ) )
• 1 tsp Sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp Corn starch
• 1/2 Onion (Cut thin slices)
• 2-3 cloves Garlic (Finely chopped)
• 1/2 tsp Crushed chillies (Dried chilli flakes ( optional ))
• 1-2 Bell peppers (Cut thin slices )
• 2-3 Spring onions (Cut 2" pieces)
• 1-2 tsp Toasted sesame seeds (For garnish ( optional ))
• 3 tbsp Cooking oil (Vegetable oil, sunflower, canola, peanut oil, etc. )

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Prepare the beef and stir fry sauce ---

2. 2

   First, cut the steak into thin strips or thin slices against the grain by using a well-sharpened knife.

3. 3

   Place the beef slices in a bowl and add soy sauce, sesame oil, baking soda, corn starch and ginger paste. Mix everything evenly and massage with your hands. Set it aside and marinate for 15-30 minutes.

4. 4

   Combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set it aside.

5. 5

   --- Stir fry the beef ---

6. 6

   Heat the large wok/pan over medium high heat and add 3 tbsp of oil and add the marinated beef. Flatten the beef and let it sear for 2-3 minutes or until the bottom part is charred. Then flip the beef and continue stir fry for another 1-2 minutes or until no longer pink.

7. 7

   Then add chopped garlic and follow by the crushed chillies, onions, and bell peppers.

8. 8

   Next, pour the sauce in the wok and continue stir fry for about 1 minute or until the sauce is glossy.

9. 9

   Add spring onions and make a quick toss. Finish with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately with plain rice or noodles.