Spicy Beef and Kale Stir-Fry

Nutrition · per serving

Steps

1. 1

   Cut the beef across the grain into very thin strips. Remove the tough stems from the kale and chop it. Prepare the garlic and ginger, and slice the spring onions into rings. Have all the ingredients ready beside the stove, as the cooking goes quickly.

   300 g sirloin or beef tenderloin250 g kale, roughly chopped3 cloves garlic, finely chopped20 g ginger, finely grated2 spring onions, sliced into rings spring onions
2. 2

   For the seasoning sauce, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, and water until smooth. The cornstarch settles quickly, so stir the sauce again immediately before adding it.

   3 tbsp soy sauce1 tbsp rice vinegar1 tsp sugar2 tsp cornstarch60 ml water
3. 3

   Heat a wok or large skillet over very high heat until a drop of water evaporates instantly. Add the cooking oil and sear the beef in batches for 1 to 2 minutes, until browned on the outside but still tender inside. Remove it from the wok to prevent it from overcooking.

   2 tbsp neutral cooking oil300 g sirloin or beef tenderloin
4. 4

   Reduce the heat to medium-high. Stir-fry the garlic, ginger, and chili flakes for 20 to 30 seconds, until fragrant but not browned.

   3 cloves garlic, finely chopped20 g ginger, finely grated1 tsp chili flakes
5. 5

   Add the kale and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes. If it looks very dry, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water. It should remain bright green and slightly crisp.

   250 g kale, roughly chopped
6. 6

   Return the beef to the wok, stir the seasoning sauce again, and pour it in. Toss everything vigorously for 1 to 2 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly and the beef is heated through.

   300 g sirloin or beef tenderloin3 tbsp soy sauce1 tbsp rice vinegar1 tsp sugar2 tsp cornstarch60 ml water
7. 7

   Immediately divide the stir-fry among bowls and sprinkle with the spring onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot, on its own or with steamed rice.

   2 spring onions, sliced into rings spring onions1 tbsp sesame seeds

Origin & History

Wok dishes are part of everyday Chinese cooking, in which ingredients are cooked briefly over very high heat. This version is a modern combination of boldly seared beef and winter kale, seasoned with classic Chinese aromatics.