Meat Recipes - Stir-fried Beef with Oyster Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 450g/1lb rump (round) steak

• 30ml/2 tbsp soy sauce

• 15ml/1 tbsp corn flour (cornstarch)

• 45ml/3 tbsp vegetable oil

• 15ml/1 tbsp chopped garlic

• 15ml/1 tbsp chopped fresh root ginger               

• 225g/8oz mixed mushrooms such as shiitake, oyster and straw

• 30ml/2 tbsp oyster sauce

• 5ml/1 tsp sugar

• 4 spring onions (scallions), cut into short lengths

• ground black pepper

• 2 fresh red chilies, seeded and cut into strips, to garnish

Serves 4-6

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Method:

1. Place the steak in the freezer for 30-40 minutes, until firm, then slice it on the diagonal into long thin strips.

2. Mix together the soy sauce and corn flour in a large bowl. Add the steak, turning to coat well, cover with clear film (plastic wrap) and marinate at room temperature for 1-2 hours.

3. Heat half the oil in a wok. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. Drain the steak, add it to the wok and stir-fry for a further 1-2 minutes, until the steak is tender. Remove from the wok and set aside.

4. Heat the remaining oil in the wok and stir-fry the mushrooms until golden brown. Return the steak to the wok and mix it with the mushrooms.

5. Spoon the oyster sauce and sugar into the wok, mix well, then add ground black pepper to taste.

6. Toss over the heat until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined, then stir in the spring onions.

7. Tip the mixture on to a heated serving platter, garnish with the strips of red chili and serve.

Note: Another simple but very tasty recipe. It is often made with just straw mushrooms, when these are available fresh, but oyster mushrooms make a good substitute and using a mixture makes the dish extra interesting.