This is How I Cook a Classic Cantonese Meal with Rice - 4 Simple Recipes

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

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

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

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

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option, while canola is often cheaper.

Slice beef thinly against the grain.

Marinate beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and black pepper for 15 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering.

Add marinated beef to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned.

Remove beef from the skillet and set aside.

Add ginger and garlic to the skillet, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add sliced onions, bell pepper, and carrot; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.

Return beef to the skillet and mix well with vegetables.

Add rice wine, sugar, and water; stir-fry for another minute to combine flavors.

Drizzle with sesame oil before serving.

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