EXQUISITE SHAKING BEEF: WOK-SEARED FILLET WITH BUTTER GLAZE, FRESH GREEN PEPPERCORNS, & KAFFIR LIME ESSENCE

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Ingredients:

• For the Beef:

• 450g (1 lb) Beef Fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes

• 2 cloves Garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce

• 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce

• 1 teaspoon Sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

• 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil (or another high-smoke point oil for frying)

• For the Stir-Fry:

• 1 small Red Onion, cut into wedges

• 100g (3.5 oz) Mangetout (Snap Peas), trimmed

• 2 cloves Garlic, minced

• 2 sprigs fresh Green Peppercorns (optional, but highly recommended for authenticity)

• 1/2 Red Chilli, thinly sliced (adjust for heat preference)

• 1 tablespoon Butter

• A splash of Soy Sauce

• Baby Watercress, for garnish

• Lime wedges, for serving

Recipe (Instructions):

1. Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, combine the beef cubes, minced garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and black pepper. Toss well to ensure all the beef is coated. Cover and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.

2. Prepare the Wok: Heat a wok over very high heat until it starts to smoke. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the wok.

3. Sear the Beef (The "Shake"): Carefully add the marinated beef to the hot wok in a single layer. Let it sear undisturbed for about 1 minute until a deep crust forms. Then, quickly toss and "shake" the wok to sear the other sides of the beef cubes (this is where the name "Shaking Beef" comes from). This process should only take 2-3 minutes in total, as you want the beef to remain tender on the inside.

4. Add the Aromatics: Quickly add the minced garlic, fresh green peppercorns (if using), and sliced red chilli to the wok with the beef. Toss for 30 seconds until fragrant.

5. Finish with Butter and Soy Sauce: Add the red onion wedges and mangetout to the wok. Pour in a splash of soy sauce. Toss for 1 more minute until the vegetables are slightly softened but still crisp. Finally, add the tablespoon of butter and toss until it melts and glazes the beef and vegetables.

6. Garnish and Serve: Transfer the hot Shaking Beef to a serving plate. Garnish generously with fresh baby watercress. Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish.