Classic Chinese Beef Stir Fry with Bok Choy

Beef Stir Fry Instructions

Step 1: Prepare and Velvet the Beef [00:12]

• Cut the beef into thin slices against the grain.
• Place the beef slices in a bowl and mix with a small amount of baking soda to tenderize (a process known as velveting).
• Let it sit for 20 minutes, then rinse thoroughly under cold water and drain well.

Step 2: Prepare Vegetables [00:45]

• Slice the bok choy stems and leaves, carrot, capsicum (bell pepper), green onion, garlic, and onion into thin, uniform pieces.

Step 3: Mix the Sauce [01:23]

• In a bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, Chinese cooking wine, sesame oil, sugar, and pepper. Mix well.
• Take a few tablespoons of this mixture and combine with the drained beef. Let it marinate briefly.
• Add cornflour/cornstarch and a splash of water to the remaining sauce mixture to thicken it later.

Step 4: Stir Fry [01:49]

• Heat peanut oil in a wok.
• Add the garlic and onion and cook until fragrant.
• Add the marinated beef and sear until browned.
• Add the prepared vegetables (except the green leaves/onions) and toss to combine.
• Pour the sauce mixture over the ingredients and stir fry until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
• Add the green parts of the bok choy and green onions at the end and toss briefly until wilted.
• Serve hot over rice and garnish with sesame seeds.