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Stir-fried Beef with Dried Tofu Sticks
This delicious stir fry combines tender sliced beef with soft soaked dried tofu sticks to create a balanced meal perfect for everyday meals. The dish features savory flavors from light soy sauce oyster sauce and dark soy sauce along with a gentle kick from diced bird’s eye chili making it both tasty and comforting. You […]
- Prep
- 18m
- Cook
- 30m
- Total
- 48m
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spice
- 1/5
- Cuisine
- Chinese
IngredientsWhat you'll need for Stir-fried Beef with Dried Tofu Sticks
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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) |
- 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
- salt½ tbsp
- light soy sauce2 tbsp
- oyster sauce1 tbsp
- dark soy saucea 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)
Cooking StepsHow to cook Stir-fried Beef with Dried Tofu Sticks step by step
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Step 1Tender 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.
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Step 2Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Add the beef and stir-fry quickly until just changed color. Remove and set aside.
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Step 3Leave the residual oil in the wok. Add scallions, ginger, garlic, and bird’s eye chili — stir-fry until fragrant.
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Step 4Add the soaked dried tofu sticks.
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Step 5Season with salt, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and dark soy sauce.
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Step 6Stir-fry evenly.
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Step 7Add an appropriate amount of boiling water and braise until cooked through.
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Step 8🌸 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). 🌸
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Step 9A delicious dish ready to enjoy~
Stir-fried Beef with Dried Tofu Sticks
This delicious stir fry combines tender sliced beef with soft soaked dried tofu sticks to create a balanced meal perfect for everyday meals. The dish features savory flavors from light soy sauce oyster sauce and dark soy sauce along with a gentle kick from diced bird’s eye chili making it both tasty and comforting. You […]
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)
Instructions
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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.
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Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Add the beef and stir-fry quickly until just changed color. Remove and set aside.
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Leave the residual oil in the wok. Add scallions, ginger, garlic, and bird’s eye chili — stir-fry until fragrant.
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Add the soaked dried tofu sticks.
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Season with salt, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and dark soy sauce.
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Stir-fry evenly.
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Add an appropriate amount of boiling water and braise until cooked through.
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🌸 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). 🌸
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A delicious dish ready to enjoy~
