Rufo’s-Style Saucy Tapa (Sweet-Savoury Saucy Beef Tapa)

Ingredients for Rufo’s-Style Saucy Tapa (Sweet-Savoury Saucy Beef Tapa)

• 500 g beef rump steak, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• Cooking oil
• 1 whole head garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon banana ketchup
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups beef stock
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water

How to cook Rufo’s-Style Saucy Tapa (Sweet-Savoury Saucy Beef Tapa)

1. 1.Toss beef with vinegar, baking soda, and salt; marinate 30 minutes.
2. 2.Heat oil in a wok over high heat and sear beef in batches until browned with lightly charred edges; set aside.
3. 3.Lower heat and sauté garlic in the same wok until golden and fragrant.
4. 4.Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, banana ketchup, brown sugar, beef stock, and black pepper; bring to a boil.
5. 5.Return beef, cover, and simmer on low for 30 minutes, until tender and sauce is reduced.
6. 6.Stir in cornstarch mixed with water; simmer 2–3 minutes until glossy and thick.