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Black Pepper Steak Fried Rice

Black Pepper Steak Fried Rice on a red rimmed platter
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Juicy peppery steak, toasty day old rice and crisp bell peppers, all tossed in a glossy black pepper sauce. Better than takeout and done in about 30 minutes.

  • Author: Genio Ng
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Marinating: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 2 to 3 servings 1x
  • Category: Rice
  • Method: Stir Fry
  • Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

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Steak:

  • 300g steak, cut into bite sized cubes
  • 2 tsp light soy sauce
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Black Pepper Sauce:

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 1½ tbsp oyster sauce
  • ½ tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 2 tsp cracked black pepper, or to taste
  • ½ tsp MSG (optional)

Fried Rice:

  • 2 cups cold cooked rice, preferably day old
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • ½ red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ green bell pepper, diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 stalks green onion, chopped, white and green parts separated
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil, for cooking

Instructions

  1. Marinate the steak: Put the steak cubes in a bowl with the light soy sauce, baking soda, sugar, cornstarch, cracked black pepper and sesame oil. Mix until every piece is coated and leave it for 20 to 60 minutes.
  2. Mix the black pepper sauce: Stir the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, water, cracked black pepper and MSG together in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. Sear the steak and bell peppers: Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the steak and sear until browned and almost cooked through. Add the red and green bell pepper and stir fry for another 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly softened but still crisp. Remove the steak and peppers and set aside.
  4. Cook the aromatics and eggs: Turn the heat down to medium. Add the remaining oil and the butter, then the garlic and the white parts of the green onion. Stir fry for 30 to 45 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble until just set.
  5. Fry the rice: Add the cold rice and turn the heat back up to high. Break up any clumps and stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes until the rice is hot and slightly toasted.
  6. Bring it together: Return the steak and peppers to the wok. Pour in the black pepper sauce and add the green parts of the green onion. Toss over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes until the rice is evenly coated and the steak is heated through.
  7. Serve: Taste and add more cracked black pepper or soy sauce if it needs it. Serve hot.

Notes

Day old rice from the fridge gives the best texture. If you only have fresh rice, spread it on a tray and chill it uncovered for 30 minutes first.

Find it online: https://cookingwithgenius.com/black-pepper-steak-fried-rice/