Savory Stir-Fried Beef with Carrots and Pickled Corn

Stir-Fried Beef with Vegetables (Tumis Daging Sapi)

This delightful stir-fried beef dish, known as Tumis Daging Sapi, combines tender beef with an array of vegetables and a savory sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, this recipe will guide you through preparing a flavorful and visually appealing dish that is sure to impress.

Ingredients:

• 200 grams beef (preferably quick-cooking stir-fry beef), briefly boiled with high heat; discard the water

• 300 ml water for reboiling the beef; set aside the broth

• 1/2 carrot, sliced diagonally

• 1 pack pickled corn, sliced diagonally

• 1 onion, sliced

• 3 red curly chilies, sliced

• 1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in 3 tablespoons water

• For the Spice Paste:

  • 4 shallots
  • 3 cloves garlic

• For the Sauce Mix:

  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Beef:

   • Begin by briefly boiling the beef in a pot over high heat. Once cooked, discard the water. Reboil the beef in 300 ml of fresh water to further tenderize it, then set the broth aside for later use.

2. Blend the Spice Paste:

   • In a blender, combine the shallots and garlic to create a smooth spice paste. This will form the aromatic base of your dish.

3. Cook the Spice Paste:

   • Heat a little oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the spice paste and sauté until it becomes fragrant and starts to turn golden.

4. Add Vegetables:

   • Incorporate the sliced red chilies, onion, carrot, and pickled corn into the skillet. Stir-fry the mixture until the vegetables are slightly tender.

5. Combine Beef and Broth:

   • Add the boiled beef to the skillet and stir well to combine with the vegetables. Pour in the reserved beef broth.

6. Season the Dish:

   • In a separate bowl, mix together the oyster sauce, fish sauce, sweet soy sauce, ground pepper, salt, and granulated sugar. Pour this sauce mixture into the skillet and stir thoroughly to ensure the flavors are well distributed. Adjust seasoning to taste.

7. Thicken the Sauce:

   • Gradually add the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch dissolved in water) to the skillet, stirring continuously. Cook until the sauce thickens and begins to bubble.

8. Serve:

   • Once the sauce has reached your desired consistency, remove from heat. Serve the stir-fried beef and vegetables hot, garnished as desired.

Enjoy this vibrant and flavorful dish that perfectly combines the richness of beef with the crispness of fresh vegetables. Tumis Daging Sapi makes for a fantastic addition to any meal, whether as a main course or part of a larger spread.