Savory Stir-Fried Beef in Rich Oyster Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/4 kg beef (sliced thinly for quicker tenderness)
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 sachet oyster sauce (I used Saori brand)
• 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Salt, to taste
• Palm sugar, to taste (shaved)
• 1 large red chili, sliced
• 1 large green chili, sliced
• Water, as needed

For the Spice Paste:

• 3 cloves garlic
• 4 shallots
• 1 candlenut

Instructions

1. Prepare the Spice Paste: Blend together garlic, shallots, and candlenut until smooth. Mix this paste with butter, ground black pepper, palm sugar, salt, oyster sauce, and sweet soy sauce. Set aside.

2. Marinate the Beef: Slice the beef thinly and rinse it well. Marinate the beef with the prepared spice mixture. Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.

3. Cook the Beef: Heat a pan over medium heat. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until it changes color. Add the sliced onion and both red and green chilies. Pour in enough water to create a sauce, and cook until the liquid reduces and the beef is tender.

4. Serve: Once the beef is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly, it is ready to serve.

Enjoy this savory and flavorful beef dish with your favorite steamed rice or noodles!