Beef Stir Fry

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Slice 1.5 lb of beef sirloin or flank steak against the grain into ¼-inch strips. Toss with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine. Marinate 15 minutes — the cornstarch creates the 'velveted' coating that keeps beef tender.

2. 2

   Whisk the sauce: 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, ½ cup beef stock, 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons cold water, 1 teaspoon white pepper.

3. 3

   Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok over the highest heat until smoking. Add the beef in a single layer, don't move for 30 seconds, then stir-fry 90 seconds until just cooked. Remove to a plate.

4. 4

   Add another tablespoon of oil. Stir-fry 3 cups of mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell pepper, snap peas, mushrooms, carrots) for 3 minutes — crisp-tender with some char.

5. 5

   Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon grated ginger. Stir 30 seconds. Return the beef. Pour the sauce around the rim of the wok. Toss for 90 seconds until sauce thickens.

6. 6

   Off heat, sprinkle with 3 chopped scallions and 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately over steamed rice.