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Cantonese Savory Tomato And Beef Stir-Fry

Name: Cantonese Savory Tomato And Beef Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 450 g beef flank steak, sliced thinly across the grain; 4 medium ripe Roma tomatoes, cut into wedges; 1.5 tbsp cornstarch, divided; 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tbsp halal oyster sauce substitute, or mushroom vegetarian stir-fry sauce; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 stalks scallion, sliced into 1-inch lengths

Marinated tender beef slices stir-fried quickly with fresh sweet tomato wedges in a velvety savory soy gravy.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 12 min
Total: 27 min

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Technique to learn

Velveting Beef

Coating sliced meat in cornstarch marinade before quick searing to lock in moisture and yield tender bites.

Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, toss sliced beef with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.

Step 2: Whisk together remaining soy sauce, halal oyster sauce substitute, remaining cornstarch, and 3 tablespoons of water in a small cup for the thick sauce.

Step 3: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a heavy skillet or wok over high heat until very hot.

Step 4: Add beef in a single layer and sear without moving for 1 minute, then toss for another minute until browned; transfer beef to a plate.

Step 5: In the same skillet, add remaining oil and minced garlic, stir for 10 seconds, then add tomato wedges and cook for 2 minutes until slightly softened.

Step 6: Return beef to the skillet, pour in the sauce mixture, and stir quickly for 1 minute until the gravy thickens and coats everything glossy; garnish with scallions.

Cooking tips

Slice the beef strictly across the muscle grain to guarantee tenderness.
Ensure the wok is piping hot before adding beef to achieve a tender crust without releasing excess juice.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Chinese; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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