Ingredients for Beef In Hot Garlic Sauce
- Beef Sirloin
- Baby Spinach
- Vegetable Oil
- Dark Sesame Oil
- Garlic Cloves
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla)
- Chili Flakes
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
How to Make Beef In Hot Garlic Sauce
- Prepare ingredients: Thinly slice beef, chop spinach, mince garlic, and thinly slice chilies. Whisk together cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water to create a slurry.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and swirl to coat.
- Add minced garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add the sliced beef and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, until the beef loses its redness and is lightly pink in the center.
- Add the chopped spinach and toss to wilt for about 1 minute.
- Pour in the fish sauce, chilies, and sugar. Stir to combine and cook for another minute.
- If the sauce is too thin, slowly drizzle in the cornstarch slurry while stirring constantly until the sauce reaches your desired thickness. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor
Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
36 g
Sugar
8g
Fat
39g
Carbs
2g