A delicious Stir-Fried Beef with Dried Chilies recipe.
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Stir-Fried Beef with Dried Chilies
Other★★ Intermediate48min
IngredientsWhat you'll need for Stir-Fried Beef with Dried Chilies
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| dried chilies | as needed | ||
| beef | 250g | ||
| baking soda | 2g | ||
| light soy sauce | 15g | ||
| sugar | 3g | ||
| black pepper | about 3g | ||
| Shaoxing wine (cooking wine) | 10g | ||
| scallion-ginger juice | 10g Shaoxing wine | ||
| soy sauce | 15g | ||
| oyster sauce | to taste | ||
| beef bouillon powder | 1 teaspoon | ||
| coarsely chopped garlic | about 6 cloves |
Cooking StepsHow to cook Stir-Fried Beef with Dried Chilies step by step
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Step 1Soak the dried chilies in hot water until softened, then drain well before cooking.
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Step 2
Finely julienne scallions and ginger, add Shaoxing wine, and squeeze firmly to extract the juices. Slice the beef thinly, then add the scallion-ginger juice, a pinch of salt, and black pepper. Massage into the beef. Add about 1g baking soda and mix well. Finally, coat with a little oil and set aside.
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Step 3
Heat a wok over high heat with oil until smoking. Add scallions and stir until fragrant. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until it changes color. Add the drained dried chilies and toss until aromatic. Add the garlic and stir briefly. Season with 1 spoonful soy sauce, oyster sauce to taste, MSG or seasoning, and beef bouillon powder. Add a pinch of sugar to enhance the flavor, then a splash of dark soy sauce for color. Toss everything together, then add 1 ladle of water and let it simmer briefly to bring out more aroma.
