BEEF AND NAPA CABBAGE STIR-FRY

Beef and Napa Cabbage Stir-Fry image

Provided by Andrea Albin

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar (not seasoned)
2 teaspoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 pound flank steak
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
3 garlic cloves, smashed
1 (1-inch) piece peeled ginger, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 pound Napa cabbage, leaves and stems separated if desired, then cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
Equipment: a well-seasoned 14-inch flat-bottomed wok
Garnish: chopped scallion

Steps:

Stir together soy sauce, vinegar, oyster sauce, and cornstarch.
Pat steak dry, then halve lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
Heat wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates immediately. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, swirling to coat, then stir-fry garlic and ginger until golden and fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add beef, quickly spreading pieces in 1 layer on bottom and sides of wok. Cook, undisturbed, 2 minutes, then stir-fry until meat is just browned but still pink in center, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl.
Wipe wok clean, then swirl in remaining tablespoon oil and stir-fry cabbage stems over high heat until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add cabbage leaves and beef with juices, then stir soy mixture and add. Stir-fry until sauce is simmering and slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Discard ginger if desired; season with salt.