Ingredients
Cooked braised beef
200g, cut into 1-inch cubes
Green bell pepper
1 large, seeded and cut into chunks
Potato
1 medium, peeled and cut into cubes
Fermented black beans (douchi)
1 tablespoon, rinsed
Vegetable oil
3 tablespoons
Garlic
2 cloves, minced
Light soy sauce
1 tablespoon
Sugar
a pinch
Sesame oil
1 teaspoon (optional)
Instructions
1
Prep the vegetables
Cut the potato into even cubes about 3/4-inch size. Place in a bowl of cold water to rinse off excess starch, then drain and pat dry. Cut the green pepper into similar-sized chunks. Rinse the fermented black beans under warm water and roughly chop.
2
Sear the potato
Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add potato cubes in a single layer and let them sear without stirring for 2 minutes. Flip and cook another 2 minutes until golden on multiple sides. Remove and set aside.
3
Build the flavor base
In the same wok, add a bit more oil if needed. Toss in the fermented black beans and minced garlic, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant. The beans should begin to soften and release their aroma.
4
Combine and finish
Add the beef cubes and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until heated through. Return the potatoes to the wok along with the green pepper chunks. Season with soy sauce and a pinch of sugar. Toss everything together and cook for another minute until peppers are crisp-tender. Finish with sesame oil if desired. Serve immediately over steamed rice.