Bok Choy and Beef Stir-Fry: Restaurant-Quality Chinese Dish at Home
[Bok Choy and Beef Stir-Fry] With this recipe, you won’t need to visit Chinese restaurants anymore! Just prepare beef and bok choy.
You must try this recipe! It’s simple yet delivers the sophisticated flavor of high-end Chinese cuisine right in your own home.
Main Ingredients- Beef 450g (e.g., for bulgogi or stew, choose according to your preference)
- Bok Choy 350g (select fresh ones)
- Scallion (or green onion) 1/3 stalk
- Garlic 5 cloves
- Slurry (1 Tbsp cornstarch + 2 Tbsp water) as needed
Seasoning- Soy Sauce 2 Tbsp
- Cooking Wine (Mirin) 1 Tbsp
- Oligosaccharide (or sugar) 2 Tbsp
- Oyster Sauce 3 Tbsp
- Black Pepper a pinch
- Soy Sauce 2 Tbsp
- Cooking Wine (Mirin) 1 Tbsp
- Oligosaccharide (or sugar) 2 Tbsp
- Oyster Sauce 3 Tbsp
- Black Pepper a pinch
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the sauce for your delicious stir-fry. In a bowl, combine 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp cooking wine, 2 Tbsp oligosaccharide, 3 Tbsp oyster sauce, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
Step 2
This is a crucial step for achieving the perfect sauce consistency in Chinese cuisine! Prepare the cornstarch slurry. In a small bowl, mix 1 Tbsp cornstarch with 2 Tbsp water until smooth and lump-free.
Step 3
Wash the fresh bok choy thoroughly. If the leaves are too large, tear them by hand into bite-sized pieces. For smaller leaves, trim the base and then cut them in half. This helps the sauce penetrate better, making them more flavorful.
Step 4
Prepare the scallion and garlic to add aromatic flavor. Finely chop about 1/3 stalk of scallion and 5 cloves of garlic. These will be stir-fried to release their fragrance.
Step 5
If using beef suitable for steak, gently pat it dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. This helps to reduce any gamey odor and ensures a cleaner taste.
Step 6
Cut the dried beef into bite-sized pieces. Avoid pieces that are too large, as they can be difficult to cook evenly, or too small, which might affect the texture. Aim for a consistent, manageable size.
Step 7
Now, let’s start stir-frying! Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the chopped scallion and garlic and stir-fry until they are lightly golden and fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.
Step 8
Once the scallion and garlic are fragrant, add the beef to the pan and stir-fry over high heat. Cook just until the outer surface of the beef is browned and no longer pink. This searing helps to lock in the juices.
Step 9
When the beef is almost cooked, add all the prepared bok choy to the pan and stir-fry quickly over high heat. Avoid overcooking, as this will make the bok choy lose its crispness. Pour in the prepared sauce and continue to stir-fry until the ingredients are well coated.
Step 10
As soon as the bok choy is slightly wilted but still tender-crisp, gradually add the cornstarch slurry while stirring. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Your delicious bok choy and beef stir-fry is now ready!
Step 11
Serve the completed dish attractively on a plate. For an extra touch of flavor and visual appeal, sprinkle some sesame seeds on top. This dish is wonderful served over rice as a donburi, or wrapped in lettuce leaves for a fresh bite.
