🇻🇳 Vietnam · Food
Beef Stir-fry with Celery
By eatmundo · August 4, 2026
🇻🇳 VNA light and fragrant stir-fry showcasing the crisp texture of celery paired with tender marinated beef. This classic household dish highlights how simple ingredients can create deep, savory flavors.
Ingredients
check them off as you prepareHow to Make It
- 1
Slice the beef into very thin strips against the grain to ensure tenderness, then marinate with half the fish sauce and pepper for 15 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the aromatics: mince the garlic, slice the ginger into matchsticks, and cut the onion into thin wedges.
- 3
Chop the celery into 2-inch pieces, keeping the leaves aside for garnish.
- 4
Heat 1 tbsp of cooking oil in a large wok over high heat until it begins to smoke slightly.
- 5
Add the beef to the hot wok and stir-fry rapidly for 2 minutes until just browned, then remove it from the pan immediately.
- 6
Add the remaining 1 tbsp of oil to the same wok, toss in the onion, garlic, and ginger, and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 7
Return the beef to the wok, add the celery and the remaining fish sauce, tossing everything together for 90 seconds until the celery is crisp-tender.
- 8
Turn off the heat, garnish with celery leaves, and serve hot over steamed jasmine rice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cut of beef is best?+
Use tender cuts like sirloin or flank steak for the best texture when stir-frying quickly.
How do I prevent the beef from getting tough?+
The key is to slice against the grain and use very high heat to cook it rapidly; do not overcrowd the wok.
Can I replace the celery?+
While you can use other crunchy vegetables like snow peas, celery provides the classic earthy profile this dish is known for.
Why remove the beef after browning?+
Removing it ensures the meat doesn't overcook while you are quickly sautéing the aromatics and celery.
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