Beef San Choy Bao Recipe

Name: Beef San Choy Bao
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: .75 oz dried, sliced shiitake mushrooms; 1/4 cup light soy sauce; 1/4 cup oyster sauce; 1 tbsp sugar; 1/2 tsp sesame oil; 1/4 cup Chinese cooking wine or dry sherry; 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 2 tsp ginger, grated; 1 None large red chili, deseeded and chopped; 3 None scallions, sliced, plus extra to garnish; 1 1/3 lbs ground beef; 2 oz canned water chestnuts, chopped roughly; 12 leaves iceberg lettuce; None None Steamed rice, to serve

Servings: persons

.75 oz dried, sliced shiitake mushrooms
1/4 cup light soy sauce
1/4 cup oyster sauce
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1/4 cup Chinese cooking wine or dry sherry
1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 tsp ginger, grated
1 None large red chili, deseeded and chopped
3 None scallions, sliced, plus extra to garnish
1 1/3 lbs ground beef
2 oz canned water chestnuts, chopped roughly
12 leaves iceberg lettuce
None None Steamed rice, to serve

1
Soak the mushrooms in 1 cup boiling water for 15 mins or until rehydrated. Strain, reserving the water.
2
Combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil and wine in small bowl.
3
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over a high heat. Fry the mushroom, garlic, ginger, chili and scallions for 5 mins. Add the beef and brown for 3 to 4 mins, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Add water chestnuts, mixed sauces and half of the mushroom water. Cook for 4 mins or until the sauce has reduced slightly.
4
Place a little steamed rice in each lettuce leaf and top with san choy bao mix. Sprinkle with extra scallion and serve immediately with the remaining steamed rice.

479

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: .75 oz dried, sliced shiitake mushrooms, 1/4 cup light soy sauce, 1/4 cup oyster sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, and more.

Yes, Beef San Choy Bao falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef San Choy Bao

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