Beef And Napa Cabbage Stir

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Beef And Napa Cabbage Stir

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

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.