Cumin-Scented Stir-Fried Beef with Celery
Cumin-Scented Stir-Fried Beef with Celery is a flavorful Chinese Chinese Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Halve steak lengthwise if large.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionHalve steak lengthwise if large.
Slice across the grain about 1/8 inch thick.
Toss beef with 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch, and a pinch of salt.
Stir together rice wine, remaining 2 teaspoon soy sauce, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch.
Heat wok over high heat until smoking, then pour 1 teaspoon oil down side and swirl to coat.
Add beef in 1 layer and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, less than 1 minute.
Transfer to a bowl.
Add remaining teaspoon oil to wok, then add ginger, garlic, cumin, and red-pepper flakes and stir-fry 15 seconds.
Add celery and stir-fry 1 minute, then add beef and juices and stir-fry 15 seconds.
Stir rice-wine mixture, then pour into wok and stir-fry until sauce is bubbling, about 30 seconds.
Remove from heat and stir in celery leaves.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.