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Thai Beef Stir-Fry

Name: Thai Beef Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 400g Beef; 1 sliced Red Chilli; 2 tblsp Oyster Sauce; Handful Basil Leaves

Thai Beef Stir-Fry is a classic Thai dish that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Beef, Red Chilli, Oyster Sauce and Basil Leaves, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. True to traditional Thai cooking, the dish focuses on celebrated for its harmonious balance of sweet, sour, salty, and aromatic heat.

In authentic Thai tradition, Thai Beef Stir-Fry is best presented with fragrant jasmine rice and fresh cooling herbs.

If you enjoy authentic Thai cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao).

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Ingredients

Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Beef400g
Red Chilli1 sliced
Oyster Sauce2 tblsp
Basil LeavesHandful

Step-by-Step Instructions

4 steps

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Step 1

Heat a wok or large frying pan until smoking hot.

Step 2

Pour in the oil and swirl around the pan, then tip in the beef strips and chilli.

Step 3⏱️ 3 mins

Cook, stirring all the time, until the meat is lightly browned, about 3 mins, then pour over the oyster sauce.

Step 4🥄 Mix

Cook until heated through and the sauce coats the meat. stir in the basil leaves and serve with plain rice.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Thai Beef Stir-Fry reflects the timeless heritage of traditional Thai home cooking, celebrated for its harmonious balance of sweet, sour, salty, and aromatic heat. Prepared for generations for family gatherings and celebrations, it represents the heart of regional culinary identity.

Dietary Substitutions

You can freely swap beef with firm pressed tofu, seitan, or thinly sliced mushrooms for a wholesome, plant-based stir-fry with equal bite and flavor absorption.

Chef Technique Tips

Ensure all ingredients are sliced to uniform thickness and patted dry before they hit the pan. Searing in a scorching hot skillet or wok creates authentic smoky caramelization ('wok hei') rather than steaming the ingredients.

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