Lucky Red Hot Beef Stir-Fry (10 Minutes)
Vibrant red hot beef stir-fry ready in 10 minutes—spicy, lucky, and perfect for Chinese New Year celebrations!
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Ingredients
- ✓ 300 g beef slices
- ✓ to taste fresh red chili
- ✓ 1 tbsp chopped chili
- ✓ to taste fermented black beans
- ✓ to taste ginger & garlic, minced
- ✓ 1.5 tbsp light soy sauce
- ✓ 1 tbsp oil
- ✓ 1 tsp marinade: light soy sauce
- ✓ 1/2 tsp marinade: dark soy sauce
- ✓ 1/2 tsp marinade: sugar
- ✓ 1 tbsp marinade: starch water
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Instructions
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In a bowl, combine the beef slices with light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and starch water. Mix well and marinate for 5 minutes to tenderize and lightly season the meat.
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Heat a wok over high heat and add the oil. Sauté the minced ginger and garlic until fragrant, then add the fresh red chili, chopped chili, and fermented black beans. Stir-fry briefly to release their aroma without burning.
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Increase the heat to high. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and flash-fry quickly, tossing continuously, until just cooked through and still tender.
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Drizzle the light soy sauce along the edge of the wok to create a slight smoky aroma. Toss everything rapidly to combine, then transfer immediately to a serving plate.
💡 Chef's Tips
- High heat and quick cooking are essential for tender beef—avoid overcrowding the wok.
- Adding soy sauce along the wok edge enhances fragrance through light caramelization.
- Do not overcook the beef; remove from heat as soon as it changes color.
- Adjust chili quantity to your preferred spice level while keeping the vibrant red look for festive appeal.