Stir-Fried Beef Choy Sum
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Tender, velvety beef and crisp, sweet choy sum come together in a quick, flavour-packed Cantonese stir-fry.
Cooking Steps
10
STEP 1 OF 10
Slice Beef Against Grain
USES
Beef Rump, sliced against grain (300 gram)
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Open on YouTube ↗Cut beef across the grain into thin slices to keep it tender.
STEP 2 OF 10
Season the Beef
USES
White Sugar, (for marinade) (0.17 tablespoon)·Light Soy Sauce, (for marinade) (0.5 tablespoon)·Shaoxing Wine, (for marinade) (0.5 tablespoon)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add sugar, soy sauce, and rice wine to the beef and mix well.
STEP 3 OF 10
Work in Water
USES
Water, (for marinade) add gradually (15 ml)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add water gradually in batches, kneading until fully absorbed by the beef.
STEP 4 OF 10
Add Cornstarch and Oil
USES
Cornstarch, (for marinade) coat evenly (1.5 teaspoon)·Cooking Oil, (for marinade) (0.33 tablespoon)
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Open on YouTube ↗Mix in cornstarch, then oil, to seal in moisture and seasoning.
STEP 5 OF 10
Separate Choy Sum Stems and Leaves
USES
Choi Sum, stems separated (250 gram)
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Open on YouTube ↗Split choy sum into stems and leaves so they cook evenly.
STEP 6 OF 10
Stir-fry Stems First
USES
Cooking Oil, heat until smoking (0 as needed)
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Open on YouTube ↗Heat oil until smoking, add stems and stir-fry for about one minute.
STEP 7 OF 10
Add Leaves, Salt, and Steam
USES
Salt (0 as needed)·Water, (for braising) steam briefly (15 ml)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add leaves and salt, splash in water, cover and steam on medium heat for 30 seconds.
STEP 8 OF 10
Plate the Vegetables
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Open on YouTube ↗Transfer cooked choy sum to a plate and set aside.
STEP 9 OF 10
Sear the Beef
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Open on YouTube ↗Heat oil until smoking, add marinated beef and stir-fry rapidly.
STEP 10 OF 10
Combine and Finish
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Open on YouTube ↗Add the cooked choy sum to the beef and toss together quickly.
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