Ga Lei Se Dik (Chinese Beefsteak in Curry Sauce)

Name: Ga Lei Se Dik (Chinese Beefsteak in Curry Sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 4 tablespoons oil; 1 lb sirloin steaks (about 2 cups) or 1 lb flank steak, trimmed and sliced into 1/4-inch thick strips (about 2 cups); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon curry powder; ½ cup chicken stock or ½ cup water; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 slices gingerroot, shredded; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 1 cup onion, sliced and separated into rings; chopped scallion (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
4 tablespoons oil
1 lb sirloin steaks (about 2 cups) or 1 lb flank steak, trimmed and sliced into 1/4-inch thick strips (about 2 cups)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon curry powder
½ cup chicken stock or ½ cup water
1 garlic clove, minced
2 slices gingerroot, shredded
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup onion, sliced and separated into rings
chopped scallion (to garnish)

1
Mix together the sugar, soy sauce and 1 Tbsp oil; use mixture to marinate the sliced beef for 30 minutes.
2
Drain the marinade from the beef and add the cornstarch, curry powder and chicken stock to the marinade.
3
Dry-heat wok or large skillet over high heat, then add 1 1/2 Tbsp oil and use to stir-fry the garlic, ginger and salt until garlic and ginger are golden brown.
4
Add the marinated beef and brown quickly on outside, about 1 minute; remove to a bowl.
5
Clean wok or pan and heat it hot and dry again; add 1 1/2 Tbps oil and stir-fry onion rings until golden brown.
6
Stir in the curry-marinade mixture and heat, stirring, until it thickens.
7
Return beef to the pan, mixing thoroughly.
8
Serve garnished with shopped scallions.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon sugar, 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, 4 tablespoons oil, 1 lb sirloin steaks (about 2 cups) or 1 lb flank steak, trimmed and sliced into 1/4-inch thick strips (about 2 cups), and more.

Yes, Ga Lei Se Dik (Chinese Beefsteak in Curry Sauce) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!