Q: Can I marinate the beef for longer than 30 minutes?
A: Yes, marinating for a longer period can enhance the flavor, but don’t exceed 2 hours to maintain the texture of the beef.
Q: Is it necessary to blanch the asparagus lettuce?
A: Blanching asparagus lettuce makes it tender and easier to stir-fry, preserving its bright color.
Q: Can I use a different type of meat for this recipe?
A: Absolutely! While beef is traditional, you can substitute it with chicken or pork, adjusting the cooking time accordingly.
Stir-Fried Beef with Asparagus Lettuce in Chicken Sauce
Notes
Ingredients:
- 1 Asparagus Lettuce
- 10g Red Bell Pepper
- 180g Beef
- 20g Ginger
- 3 Tablespoons Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Salt
- 1/2 Tablespoon Chicken Sauce (Tai Tai Le Xian Chicken Sauce)
- 1 Clove Garlic
- A pinch of Cornstarch
- A pinch of Soy Sauce
- Slice the beef and mix with ginger, cornstarch, oil, and soy sauce.
- Add Tai Tai Le Xian Chicken Sauce to the beef and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan and stir-fry the beef until it changes color, then remove it from the pan.
- Blanch the asparagus lettuce in boiling water with a pinch of salt for two minutes, then remove.
- Heat oil in the pan and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add the asparagus lettuce and stir-fry evenly.
- Add the red pepper strips.
- Stir in Tai Tai Le Xian Chicken Sauce.
- Return the beef to the pan, add a bit of soy sauce, and stir-fry evenly.
- Serve the dish hot.
- Calories: Moderate
- Protein: High
- Fiber: Moderate
- Sodium: Moderate
