Ingredients
beef sirloin or flank steak
300g, thinly sliced against the grain
scallions
4-5 stalks, whites and greens separated
green bell pepper
1 medium, sliced
ginger
1 inch, finely minced
garlic
2 cloves, minced
cooking oil
3-4 tablespoons
cornstarch
1 tablespoon
light soy sauce
2 tablespoons
oyster sauce
1 tablespoon
Shaoxing wine
1 tablespoon
ground white pepper
½ teaspoon
salt
to taste
sugar
½ teaspoon
Instructions
1
Marinate the beef
Place sliced beef in a bowl. Add soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, white pepper, and a pinch of sugar. Mix well until the liquid is absorbed. Let rest for 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the white parts of the scallions into thin diagonal slices and chop the green tops into 2-inch lengths.
2
Prepare the vegetables
Slice the green bell pepper into thin strips. Have the ginger, garlic, and scallion whites ready within reach of your stove—you'll be cooking quickly.
3
Sear the beef
Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until smoking. Add 2 tablespoons of oil, then add the beef in a single layer. Let sear for 30 seconds without stirring, then stir-fry until just cooked through, about 1-2 minutes total. Remove beef and set aside.
4
Finish the stir-fry
Add remaining oil to the wok. Stir-fry ginger and garlic for 10 seconds until fragrant. Add the green pepper and scallion whites, toss for 30 seconds. Return beef to the wok, add oyster sauce, and toss everything together for another minute. Sprinkle with scallion greens, give one final toss, and serve immediately.