How to Prepare Beef for Stir-fry

How to Prepare Beef for Stir-fry

from thewoksoflife.com
90 min
4 servings

Learn how to prepare beef for stir-fry just like professional chefs do in Chinese restaurant kitchens. We'll show you how select, cut, and marinate beef for your wok!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound beef flank steak or chuck steak ((450g, sliced against the grain))
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • water (1/4 cup (60 ml) per pound)
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons oyster sauce or soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons Shaoxing Wine ((Optional))

Directions

  1. 1

    Add baking soda and water to the sliced beef and massage with hands until most of the liquid is absorbed. Let stand 1-2 hours.

  2. 2

    Rinse the beef thoroughly under running water until the water runs clear. Drain.

  3. 3

    Add oil, oyster sauce/soy sauce, Shaoxing wine (optional), and cornstarch to the beef. Set aside to marinate for 15-30 minutes, and then your beef is ready to use.