A delicious and quick stir-fry featuring tender beef and a flavorful spicy plum sauce.
Trim the beef and slice it thinly against the grain.
Slicing against the grain ensures the beef remains tender when cooked.
In a mixing bowl, combine the beef slices, plum sauce, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, chili, sugar, sherry, and cornflour. Mix well to coat the beef.
Letting the beef marinate enhances the flavor and tenderness.
Cover the bowl and let the beef marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
For deeper flavor, you can marinate the beef overnight.
Heat a wok over high heat and add a little oil. Stir-fry the beef in batches until browned, then remove from the wok.
Cooking in batches prevents overcrowding, ensuring even cooking.
Return all the beef to the wok. Add the reserved marinade, water, and oyster sauce. Stir until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
Keep stirring to prevent the sauce from sticking to the wok.
Serve the beef stir-fry hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation.
