Beef in Black Pepper Sauce
Ingredients
- Beef · thinly sliced500 g
- Baking soda1 tsp
- Cornstarch1 tsp
- Shaoxing wine1 tsp
- Soy sauce5 tsp
- Vegetable oil2 tbsp
- Onion · thinly sliced1
- Carrot · thinly sliced2
- Bell pepper · thinly sliced1
- Ginger · finely grated
- Garlic · finely grated4 cloves
- Scallion · thinly sliced
- Ketchup2 tbsp
- Oyster sauce1 tbsp
- Black pepper2 tsp
- MSG
Instructions
- Put the beef in a large bowl, add the bicarbonate of soda and 50 ml of water, and mix through the beef.
- Refrigerate for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Rinse the beef well under cold running water in a colander, then drain thoroughly.
- Toss the beef with the cornflour, Shaoxing wine and soy sauce. Marinate for 10 minutes to 1 hour.
- Mix all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl until well combined.
- Heat half the oil in a wok over high heat. Sear the beef in batches until just browned, then set aside.
- Add the remaining oil to the wok. Cook the onion for 30 seconds, tossing constantly.
- Add the ginger and garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the carrots and red capsicum and toss until they just start to soften.
- Return the beef to the wok, add the sauce and toss to coat the beef and vegetables.
- Take off the heat and serve right away, topped with spring onions and with steamed rice on the side.
Summarized from Andy Cooks's video. Watch it for the details.
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