BEEF IN OYSTER SAUCE
BEEF IN OYSTER SAUCE
BEEF IN OYSTER SAUCE

Ingredients
  • 350g/12oz beef fillet
  • 1 tsp light soy sauce
  • 1½ tbsp oyster sauce
  • pinch sugar
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp groundnut oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • finely chopped
  • 1 chilli
  • de-seeded
  • finely chopped
  • 200g/7oz baby spinach leaves
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry
  • pinch dried chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp groundnut oil
  • 100g/3½oz oyster mushrooms
  • dash Chinese black rice vinegar or balsamic vinegar
  • dash light soy sauce
Directions
  • For the beef
  • place the fillet in between two sheets of cling film and bash with a meat mallet or rolling pin until half as thin. Slice the beef into thin pieces and place into a bowl
  • then season with the light soy sauce
  • oyster sauce
  • sugar and salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
  • Heat a wok until smoking and add one tablespoon of the groundnut oil
  • then add the garlic and chilli. Stir-fry for a few seconds
  • then add the spinach leaves and toss for a few seconds
  • until warmed through. Pile onto a large serving plate.
  • Place the wok back on the heat and add the remaining oil
  • then add the beef slices and stir fry for 2-3 minutes
  • or until the beef is cooked to your liking. Pour in the Shaoxing rice wine and sprinkle over the dried chilli flakes. Pile the beef over the spinach leaves.
  • For the oyster mushrooms
  • heat the oil in the wok and add the oyster mushrooms
  • stir frying for one minute. Add a small splash of water to create some steam to help the mushrooms cook
  • then season
  • to taste
  • with the black rice vinegar and light soy sauce.
  • Spoon the oyster mushrooms over the beef and serve.