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Stir-fried Beef with Dried Tofu Sticks

Name: Stir-fried Beef with Dried Tofu Sticks
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 48 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 box (150g) beef (sliced); 4–6 sticks dried tofu sticks (soaked); 3 stalks scallions (chopped); 1 piece ginger (chopped); 1 clove garlic (chopped); to taste bird's eye chili (diced); ½ tbsp salt; 2 tbsp light soy sauce; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; a dash dark soy sauce; 2 tbsp cornstarch slurry (starch mixed with water); 3 stalks (can substitute with celery, green garlic, or others to taste) cilantro (cut into sections)

Other★ Easy48min

Prep 18m ·
Cook 30m ·
2 Servings

IngredientsWhat you'll need for Stir-fried Beef with Dried Tofu Sticks

	Ingredient	Amount	Notes
	beef (sliced)	1 box (150g)
	dried tofu sticks (soaked)	4–6 sticks
	scallions (chopped)	3 stalks
	ginger (chopped)	1 piece
	garlic (chopped)	1 clove
	bird's eye chili (diced)	to taste
	salt	½ tbsp
	light soy sauce	2 tbsp
	oyster sauce	1 tbsp
	dark soy sauce	a dash
	cornstarch slurry (starch mixed with water)	2 tbsp
	cilantro (cut into sections)	3 stalks (can substitute with celery, green garlic, or others to taste)

A delicious Stir-fried Beef with Dried Tofu Sticks recipe.

Cooking StepsHow to cook Stir-fried Beef with Dried Tofu Sticks step by step

Step 1 Detail

Tender beef marination tip: 1) Slice the beef against the grain (cutting through the muscle fibers). 2) Season with 1 tbsp light soy sauce, ½ tbsp oyster sauce, ½ tbsp white pepper, a pinch of salt and sugar, 1 tbsp ginger water, and 1 tbsp cornstarch — mix thoroughly by hand for better flavor absorption. 3) Add 1 tbsp cooking oil (to lock in moisture), mix well, and set aside to marinate.
Step 2 Detail

Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Add the beef and stir-fry quickly until just changed color. Remove and set aside.
Step 3 Detail

Leave the residual oil in the wok. Add scallions, ginger, garlic, and bird’s eye chili — stir-fry until fragrant.
Step 4 Detail

Add the soaked dried tofu sticks.
Step 5 Detail

Season with salt, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and dark soy sauce.
Step 6 Detail

Stir-fry evenly.
Step 7 Detail

Add an appropriate amount of boiling water and braise until cooked through.
Step 8 Detail

🌸 Taste the tofu sticks for desired texture. Once satisfied, pour in the cornstarch slurry. Add the beef and cilantro back to the wok at the same time, stir-fry quickly 2–3 times, and serve immediately (key tip for tender beef). 🌸
Step 9 Detail

A delicious dish ready to enjoy~