Beef and Flat Bean Stir Fry
A delicious and authentic chicken recipe for Beef and Flat Bean Stir Fry, prepared with traditional seasonings and techniques.
Ingredients
- • 300 g (10 oz) boneless flank steak (, skirt steak, or other cut (*see footnote 1))
- • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- • 1/4 teaspoon salt
- • 1 teaspoon peanut oil ((or vegetable oil))
- • 1 teaspoon cornflour
- • 2 tablespoons chicken broth ((or beef broth))
- • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine ((or dry sherry))
- • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- • 1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce ((*footnote 2))
- • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- • 1 teaspoon cornflour
- • 300 g (10 oz) Chinese flat beans (, cut to 1” (1.5 cm) pieces)
- • 1 tablespoon peanut oil ((or vegetable oil))
- • 1 clove garlic (, sliced)
- • 1/2 thumb ginger (, sliced)
Preparation Steps
Slice the beef against the grain into 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) thick slices or 1-cm (1/2 inch) sticks. Transfer to a small bowl. Add soy sauce and salt (*Footnote 1). Gently mix well by hand until all the slices are coated. Add the peanut oil and cornflour. Mix again to combine evenly. Marinate for 15 minutes while preparing the other ingredients.
Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a medium-sized bowl. Mix well.
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the flat beans and boil for 5 minutes, or until the beans turn tender. Drain and run the beans with tap water for a few seconds, to stop cooking. Then drain again thoroughly and set aside.
Heat oil a large frying pan or a wok until hot. Swirl to coat the bottom. Spread the steak in a single layer. Allow to cook without touching for 30 seconds, or until the bottom side is browned. Flip to cook the other side for a few seconds. Stir and cook until the surface is lightly charred and the inside is still a bit pink. Transfer to a plate.
The pan should still have some oil left. If not, add 2 teaspoons of oil. Add the garlic and ginger. Stir a few times to release the flavour and fragrance.
Add the flat beans to the pan. Stir and cook for 1 minute. Add the beef back to the pan.
Stir the sauce again to dissolve the cornflour completely and pour it into the frying pan. Cook and stir until the sauce thickens. Transfer everything to a plate immediately. Serve hot as a main dish.