Daging Lada Hitam (stir-fried Beef With Black Pepper Sauce)

Daging Lada Hitam, or Stir-Fried Beef with Black Pepper Sauce, is a popular dish in Indonesian Chinese cuisine. This savory and peppery dish is a perfect combination of tender beef slices and aromatic black pepper sauce.

Non Vegetarian Main Course Indonesian Chinese Stir Fry Beef Black Pepper
Daging Lada Hitam (stir-fried Beef With Black Pepper Sauce)

Ingredients

  • 500g beef sirloin, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, crushed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, marinate the beef slices with oyster sauce, soy sauce, and dark soy sauce for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
  3. Add the marinated beef slices and stir-fry until they are cooked to your desired doneness. Remove from the wok and set aside.
  4. In the same wok, add a bit more oil if needed and stir-fry the onion and bell peppers until they are slightly softened.
  5. Return the cooked beef to the wok, add crushed black peppercorns, and stir-fry for another minute.
  6. Season with salt to taste and transfer to a serving dish.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Wok or large skillet Cutting board Knife Bowl for marinating

Tools

Stove Cooking spoon Tongs

Serving suggestions

Serve the Daging Lada Hitam with steamed rice or noodles.

Tips & tricks

For a spicier kick, add chopped red chilies or chili flakes to the black pepper sauce.

Cost

$15