Celery And Beef Stir Fry | Crunchy Vegetable And Juicy Beef Stir Fry
**Celery and Beef Stir Fry: Crunchy Vegetable and Juicy Beef Delight**
**Ingredients (4-6 servings):**
– **For the Celery:**
– 12 oz / 340 g celery
– 1/16 tsp sugar
– 1/8 tsp salt
– 1 tsp rice wine
– **For the Beef:**
– 12 oz / 340 g beef
– 1 tsp soy sauce
– 1 tsp dark soy sauce
– 1 tsp oyster sauce
– 1/2 tsp sugar
– 5 tsp water
– 5 tsp cornstarch
– 1 tsp baking soda
– 1 tsp sesame oil
– 2 tsp oil
– **Aromatics and Seasoning:**
– 4 slices of ginger
– 4 cloves of garlic
– 1 tsp soy sauce
– 1 tsp oyster sauce
– 1/2 tsp dark soy sauce
– 1/2 cup water
– 1/4 tsp black pepper powder
**Instructions:**
**00:00 – Intro:** Get ready to make a flavorful Celery and Beef Stir Fry, a perfect combination of crunchy vegetables and juicy beef.
**00:23 – Preparing Ingredients:** Start by washing and slicing the celery diagonally. This ensures a quicker cooking process and an appealing texture. Combine the sliced celery with sugar, salt, and rice wine. Set it aside for the flavors to meld together.
**00:41 – Marinating the Beef:** Slice your beef thinly against the grain for tenderness. In a bowl, mix the beef slices with soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, water, cornstarch, baking soda, sesame oil, and oil. Allow it to marinate for a minimum of 15 minutes, letting the ingredients infuse into the meat.
**01:35 – Stir Frying the Celery:** Heat some oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat. Add the ginger and garlic, stirring them until fragrant. Add the prepared celery to the pan. Stir fry for a few minutes until the celery starts to soften slightly but remains crisp. Transfer the celery to a plate and set it aside.
**02:12 – Pan Frying the Beef:** Using the same pan, increase the heat slightly and add a bit more oil if necessary. Add the marinated beef, spreading it out in the pan to ensure even cooking. Allow it to sear on one side before stirring, maintaining its juicy texture. Cook until the beef is browned and almost cooked through.
**03:45 – Final Step:** Reduce the heat to medium-low. Reintroduce the cooked celery to the pan. Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, and water. Combine everything thoroughly, allowing the beef and celery to absorb the flavors of the sauce. Season with black pepper powder to taste. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef and celery.
Serve hot. This dish pairs perfectly with steamed rice, allowing you to enjoy the delicious contrast of crunchy vegetables against the tender, flavorful beef. Enjoy your homemade Celery and Beef Stir Fry!