Main Ingredients:
Beef: about 200g; Pineapple: about 300g.
Additional Ingredients:
Green Bell Pepper: 1/2; Red Bell Pepper: 1/4-1/2.
Seasonings:
Salt: to taste; Light Soy Sauce: to taste; Sugar: to taste; Black Pepper: to taste; Cooking Wine: to taste; Cornstarch: to taste; Sesame Oil: to taste.
Flavor: Sweet and Sour; Cooking Method: Stir-Fry; Cooking Time: Several Hours; Difficulty: Easy.
Detailed Steps for Cooking Pineapple Beef Stir-Fry
Cut the pineapple into chunks, soak in salt water, and cut the bell peppers into pieces;
Cut the beef into thin slices against the grain, place in a large bowl, add 2 teaspoons of light soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon of dark soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of cooking wine, 1/4 teaspoon of tenderizer (or Baking Soda), and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, mix with hands until sticky, add 1 tablespoon of water, mix until meat absorbs the water, add another 1 tablespoon of water, mix until water is fully absorbed, do not pour all water at once, if the meat is still dry, add 1 teaspoon of water starch, if too wet, add 1/4 teaspoon of cornstarch, mix well, then add 1/2 teaspoon of salad oil, mix a few times to seal in moisture, let the beef sit for about 30 minutes to absorb the seasonings added earlier;
Stir-fry the beef slices in oil until partially cooked;
In a clean wok, add a little ginger and garlic, stir-fry until fragrant, add bell peppers, stir briefly, season with salt, stir until partially cooked, then add pineapple;
Stir briefly, add the stir-fried beef, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of cooking wine, a little black pepper, mix well, drizzle a few drops of sesame oil for flavor, stir-fry briefly and serve.
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