Thai Basil Beef Stir-Fry (Jin Bu Huan)

Steps

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1. 1
   Cut the beef into large chunks first, then slice against the grain to shorten the muscle fibers for a more tender bite.
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2. 2
   Mix the white pepper, garlic powder, baking soda, and soy sauce together, then combine with the beef to marinate for a silky texture.
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3. 3
   Drizzle some oil over the marinated beef and mix to coat, which keeps the slices from sticking together during stir-frying. Set aside.
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4. 4
   Crush and dice the garlic and ginger, and dice the Thai bird's eye chilies.
   ▶ ≈2:04
5. 5
   Heat the wok until smoking hot, add oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Add the ginger, garlic, chilies, and marinated beef, then stir-fry over high heat for about 2 minutes until the beef just changes color.
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6. 6
   Season with the oyster sauce and fish sauce, then quickly stir to combine all the flavors.
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7. 7
   Finally, add the Thai basil leaves and stir for less than 10 seconds before removing from heat, letting the aroma fully release.
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