Beef and Snap Peas Stir Fry

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while tamari is gluten-free.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner while pork is often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier and canola oil is a cost-effective alternative.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener, while flour is a more common pantry item.

Start by discussing the dish and the ingredients, noting the use of snap peas or sugar snap peas.

Measure 4 ounces of cubed beef and prepare to marinate it.

In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 teaspoon of cornstarch, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil, and 1/2 tablespoon of oyster sauce.

Add 1 tablespoon of peanut oil to the marinade and mix well to coat the beef.

Cover the bowl and let the beef marinate for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Prepare the sauce by mixing 1 tablespoon of hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon of shaoxing wine, 1/2 teaspoon of chicken bouillon, 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon of ground white pepper, and 2 tablespoons of water in a separate bowl until smooth.

Use a vegetable peeler to shave thin pieces of carrot for the stir fry.

After 30 minutes, heat an induction cooker to about 220-225°F until the pan starts to smoke.

Add peanut oil to the pan and then add the marinated beef, cooking until it's half cooked, then remove it from the pan.

Add olive oil to the pan for cooking mushrooms, about 4-5 medium-sized white button mushrooms, and sauté briefly.

Add 4 cloves of minced garlic to the pan, pausing the heat to avoid burning the garlic.

Add frozen sugar snap peas to the pan, pour in some water, and cover with a lid to steam for 2-3 minutes.

After 3 minutes, add mirin for sweetness and return the beef to the pan.

Stir the prepared sauce into the pan, mixing well to combine and thicken.

Add the shaved carrot to the pan, cooking for an additional 15-20 seconds.

Taste the stir fry for salt and add a pinch if needed, stirring to combine.

Plate the beef and snap peas stir fry, noting the tenderness of the beef and the crisp-tender snap peas.

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