How to Prepare Beef for Stir-fry

• servings: 4 servings
• total time: 1 hour 30 minutes

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

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.

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

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.

Notes

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