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Beef with Snow Peas

Cultural Context

Beef with Snow Peas is a classic dish in Chinese cuisine, often featured in stir-fry meals. It represents the balance of flavors and textures, combining tender beef with crisp snow peas. Traditionally enjoyed during family gatherings, this dish highlights the importance of fresh ingredients in Chinese cooking. Nowadays, it has gained popularity worldwide, with many variations adapting to local tastes.

ChineseCNmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb (450 g) flank steak
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine
1 teaspoon peanut oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 cup chicken stock
1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 to 2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 cups (6 oz / 170 g) snow peas
1/2 onion
1/2” (1 cm) ginger
1 clove garlic

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos is often cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is more cost-effective.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a healthier thickening agent, while flour is cheaper.

1

Marinate flank steak in oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, peanut oil, and cornstarch.

2

Heat peanut oil in a frying pan over high heat until shimmering.

3

Add marinated flank steak and stir-fry until browned.

4

Remove the steak from the pan and set aside.

5

Add minced ginger and garlic to the pan, stir-fry until fragrant.

6

Add snow peas and sliced onion; stir-fry until tender-crisp.

7

Return the steak to the pan; add chicken stock, dark soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and sesame oil.

8

Stir to combine and cook until heated through.

Cooking Techniques

slicingmarinatingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

carbon steel frying pan

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

soygluten

Also Known As

Beef with Snow Peas Stir-FrySnow Peas Beef Stir-Fry

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