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Beef Fried Rice
A flavorful and crispy beef fried rice dish packed with savory sauces and fresh vegetables, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 cups cooked and cooled white rice
- 1 pound ribeye steak, cut into tiny slices
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger or ginger paste
- Salt Salt
- Black pepper Black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 8 cloves garlic, pressed (divided use)
- 1 tablespoon sambal (chili sauce)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Avocado or peanut oil Oil for frying
- Sesame oil Additional sesame oil
- 1 baby baby bok choy, sliced thinly
- 1/2 cup baby spinach leaves, roughly chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, pressed (remaining)
- 6 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar (slightly generous)
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
Instructions
- Marinate the beef with ginger, salt, pepper, sesame oil, garlic, and sambal for at least 20 minutes.
- Coat the marinated beef with cornstarch, then fry in hot oil until crispy, about 5-6 minutes. Remove and keep warm.
- Wipe the pan, add sesame and other oils, then crisp the rice in the hot pan. Toss with half of the sesame-soy sauce.
- Add the crispy beef, bok choy, spinach, remaining garlic, and sauce. Stir-fry briefly to combine and heat through.
- Adjust seasoning if needed, garnish with green onions, and serve hot with extra sambal if desired.
Notes
Use high heat for stir-frying and work in batches to keep the beef crispy.