Sambal short rib stir-fry: a spicy and delicious recipe

Ingredients for Sambal short rib stir-fry

• 45 ml toasted sesame oil

• 450 g boneless beef short ribs, thinly sliced against the grain

• kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

• 2 small onions, thinly sliced

• 225 g shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps thinly sliced

• 1 bunch spring onions, cut into 2.5 cm pieces

• 5 cm piece ginger, peeled, finely grated

• 4 garlic cloves, finely grated

• 60 ml sambal oelek

• 15 ml mirin

• 6 medium radishes, trimmed, quartered

• 170 g snow peas

• 240 ml reduced-salt chicken stock

• cooked short-grain rice (for serving)

• 120 g torn basil leaves

How to make Sambal short rib stir-fry

1. Heat oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat.

2. Season the minced beef with salt and pepper, then cook, tossing and stirring frequently, until deeply browned, for 8–10 minutes. The meat may appear wet initially, but it will eventually take on colour and become shiny.

3. Add the onions and mushrooms, then cook, tossing occasionally, until they soften and begin to colour, for 6–8 minutes.

4. Stir in the scallions, ginger, and garlic, and cook, tossing constantly, until slightly wilted, about 2 minutes.

5. Add sambal oelek and mirin, then cook, tossing to coat, for about 1 minute.

6. Incorporate the radishes, snow peas, and broth, then bring to a boil.

7. Cook until the liquid is reduced by half and the meat and vegetables are glossy and saucy, about 5 minutes.

8. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

9. Serve the stir-fry over rice, topped with fresh basil.

Disclaimer
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