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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.
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Cooking Steps
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STEP 1 OF 10
Slice Beef Against Grain
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Beef Rump, sliced against grain (300 gram)
Cut beef across the grain into thin slices to keep it tender.
Go to YouTube · 0:19STEP 2 OF 10
Season the Beef
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White Sugar, (for marinade) (0.17 tablespoon)·Light Soy Sauce, (for marinade) (0.5 tablespoon)·Shaoxing Wine, (for marinade) (0.5 tablespoon)
Add sugar, soy sauce, and rice wine to the beef and mix well.
Go to YouTube · 0:49STEP 3 OF 10
Work in Water
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Water, (for marinade) add gradually (15 ml)
Add water gradually in batches, kneading until fully absorbed by the beef.
Go to YouTube · 1:12STEP 4 OF 10
Add Cornstarch and Oil
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Cornstarch, (for marinade) coat evenly (1.5 teaspoon)·Cooking Oil, (for marinade) (0.33 tablespoon)
Mix in cornstarch, then oil, to seal in moisture and seasoning.
Go to YouTube · 1:38STEP 5 OF 10
Separate Choy Sum Stems and Leaves
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Choi Sum, stems separated (250 gram)
Split choy sum into stems and leaves so they cook evenly.
Go to YouTube · 2:00STEP 6 OF 10
Stir-fry Stems First
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Cooking Oil, heat until smoking (as needed)
Heat oil until smoking, add stems and stir-fry for about one minute.
Go to YouTube · 2:27STEP 7 OF 10
Add Leaves, Salt, and Steam
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Salt (as needed)·Water, (for braising) steam briefly (15 ml)
Add leaves and salt, splash in water, cover and steam on medium heat for 30 seconds.
Go to YouTube · 2:50STEP 8 OF 10
Plate the Vegetables
Transfer cooked choy sum to a plate and set aside.
Go to YouTube · 3:23STEP 9 OF 10
Sear the Beef
Heat oil until smoking, add marinated beef and stir-fry rapidly.
Go to YouTube · 3:30STEP 10 OF 10
Combine and Finish
Add the cooked choy sum to the beef and toss together quickly.
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