
Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions & Peppers
Pro tip: Buy peppers on Tuesday. That’s when stores restock—crispest, most colorful.
Step-by-Step: Ah Ma’s Kitchen Wisdom
Follow these like a prayer chanted over hot oil
1. Velvet the Beef (The Foundation)
“Velvetting is your promise to the meat—never break it.”
- Slice beef paper-thin against the grain (freeze 20 mins first).
- Mix marinade: soy sauce + oyster sauce + cornstarch + sesame oil.
- Massage into beef 30 seconds—just until coated. Over-massage = tough beef.
- Rest 20 mins (not 15!). Cornstarch needs time to work its magic.
2. Heat the Wok (The Soul)
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