Thai Beef Stir-Fry

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the wok or pan

   3 min

   Begin by preheating a wok or a large frying pan over high heat until it reaches a smoking point, which indicates it’s hot enough for stir-frying. Once hot, pour in 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and swirl it around to coat the surface evenly, ensuring a non-stick cooking environment.

2. 2

   Cook the beef and chili

   5 min

   Add 400g of beef strips and 1 sliced red chilli to the hot oil. Stir the ingredients continuously for about 3 minutes, or until the beef is lightly browned and the chili has released its aroma, indicating that they are cooking properly.

3. 3

   Add the oyster sauce

   3 min

   Pour in 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce over the beef and chili mixture. Continue to stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to heat through and thoroughly coat the beef, enhancing its flavor and creating a glossy finish.

4. 4

   Incorporate basil leaves

   4 min

   Finally, gently mix in a handful of basil leaves into the stir-fry just before serving. This will allow the basil to wilt slightly while still retaining its vibrant color and fragrant aroma. Serve the stir-fry hot over plain rice for a complete meal.