Stir-Fried Yellow Beef

Method9 steps

1. 1

   Prep the Beef

   处理牛肉

   Cut the beef tenderloin into thin slices no wider than 3cm and no thicker than 3mm. Add 6ml soy sauce and toss by hand until evenly coated. Set aside.

   牛里脊切成不超过 3cm 宽，3mm 厚的薄片，倒入 6ml 酱油，用手抓匀备用

   ⏱10 min

   • 💡 Cutting against the grain makes the meat more tender.逆着牛肉纹路切会让肉质更嫩
   • 💡 Let it marinate briefly after tossing to allow the beef to absorb more flavor.抓匀后腌制片刻可使牛肉更入味
   
2. 2

   Prep the Celery

   处理芹菜

   Cut the celery into small pieces no longer than 5cm. Set aside.

   芹菜切成不超过 5cm 的小段，备用

   ⏱3 min

   • 💡 Cutting on a bias increases the surface area, helping it absorb flavor more easily.斜切可以增加受热面积，更易入味
   
3. 3

   Prep the Bird's Eye Chili

   处理小米椒

   Cut the bird's eye chili into thin strips. Set aside.

   小米椒切成丝状，备用

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 If you prefer less heat, remove some of the chili seeds.怕辣可以去除部分辣椒籽
   
4. 4

   Prep the Wild Mountain Pepper

   处理野山椒

   Chop the wild mountain pepper into small pieces. Set aside.

   野山椒切成颗粒，备用

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 The sour-spicy flavor of the wild mountain pepper is the soul of this dish.野山椒的酸辣味是这道菜的灵魂
   
5. 5

   Prep the Cilantro

   处理香菜

   Cut the cilantro into small pieces no longer than 3cm. Set aside.

   香菜切成成不超过 3cm 的小段，备用

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Keep the cilantro stems for a crispier texture.香菜梗也保留，增加脆爽口感
   
6. 6

   Heat the Wok and Oil

   热锅起油

   Heat the wok. Add 15ml cooking oil and wait 30 seconds over high heat to raise the oil temperature.

   热锅，锅内放入 15ml 食用油，大火等待 30 秒让油温升高

   ⏱30 sec

   • 💡 The oil temperature must be high enough so the beef stays tender.油温一定要高，这样炒出的牛肉才嫩
   
7. 7

   Fry the Aromatics

   爆香配料

   Add the bird's eye chili and wild mountain pepper and stir-fry until fragrant.

   放入小米椒和野山椒爆香

   ⏱20 sec

   • 💡 Stir quickly to avoid burning the chilies.快速翻炒，避免辣椒炒焦
   
8. 8

   Stir-Fry Over High Heat

   大火快炒

   Add the beef tenderloin and celery, then stir-fry over high heat for 1 minute.

   放入牛里脊和芹菜，然后大火翻炒 1 分钟

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Work quickly. High-heat stir-frying locks in the beef's moisture.动作要快，大火快炒能锁住牛肉水分
   
9. 9

   Add Cilantro and Serve

   撒香菜出锅

   Turn off the heat, sprinkle with cilantro, and plate.

   关火，撒上香菜，盛盘

   ⏱10 sec

   • 💡 Use the residual heat to toss the cilantro in.利用余温拌匀香菜即可