Vietnamese Beef Stir-Fry With Lychees Recipe

Name: Vietnamese Beef Stir-Fry With Lychees
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 lb beef; 10 lychees; 2 2/3 ounces pickled ginger, shoots sliced thinly; 1 red chili, cut into pieces; 1 green pepper, cut into pieces; 2 green onions, sectioned; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon red wine (optional); 3 cups cooked jasmine rice or 3 cups basmati rice; Marinade; 3/4 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1/3 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 tablespoon water; Thickening; 1 dash of sesame oil and pepper; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon tomato sauce; 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch; 3 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

1/3 lb beef
10 lychees
2 2/3 ounces pickled ginger, shoots sliced thinly
1 red chili, cut into pieces
1 green pepper, cut into pieces
2 green onions, sectioned
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon red wine (optional)
3 cups cooked jasmine rice or 3 cups basmati rice
Marinade
3/4 tablespoon light soy sauce
1/3 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon water
Thickening
1 dash of sesame oil and pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons water

1
Skin and remove cores from lychees.
2
Slice beef thinly. Prepare marinade and marinate beef for half an hour.
3
Heat 1 tbsp oil in wok or skillet and cook beef, remove from skillet.
4
In same skillet, heat up 1 tbsp of oil. Stir-fry green pepper and red chili.
5
Pour in 1 tbsp of water. Fry until cooked. Drain through a colander.
6
In same skillet, heat up 2 tbsp of oil. Stir-fry beef thoroughly with garlic.
7
Sizzle 1 tsp of wine.
8
Mix well and add in pickled ginger shoots, green onions, pepper, chili and lychees. Stir-fry thoroughly.
9
Pour in thickening.
10
Serve over rice.

942

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 lb beef, 10 lychees, 2 2/3 ounces pickled ginger, shoots sliced thinly, 1 red chili, cut into pieces, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese Beef Stir-Fry With Lychees falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Vietnamese Beef Stir-Fry With Lychees

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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