Crispy Chilli Beef
Ingredients
- Beef360 g
- Egg1
- Cornstarch4 tbsp
- Salt¼ tsp
- Black pepper¼ tsp
- White pepper0.13 tsp
- Sunflower oil4 ½ tbsp
- Onion · peeled sliced1
- Chili pepper · finely sliced1
- Ginger · minced1 tsp
- Garlic · peeled minced3
- Rice wine vinegar2 tbsp
- Dark soy sauce3 tbsp
- Tomato · paste2 tbsp
- Sugar6 tbsp
- Ketchup2 tbsp
- Sweet chilli sauce2 tbsp
Instructions
- Put the beef strips in a bowl, add the egg and mix until every strip is coated.
- Add the cornflour, salt, black pepper and white pepper, then toss until the beef is evenly coated in a sticky mixture.
- Heat 3 tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan or wok over high heat until very hot.
- Add half the beef in a single layer, one strip at a time. Fry for about 5 to 6 minutes, stirring about 3 or 4 times, until dark brown and crispy.
- Lift the beef out with a slotted spoon or tongs onto a plate lined with kitchen paper.
- Add 1 more tablespoon of oil, then fry the second half of the beef the same way and add it to the first batch.
- Take the pan off the heat and add the remaining ½ tbsp of oil, then reduce the heat to medium.
- Add the sliced onion and cook for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add the chilli, ginger and garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
- Add the rice vinegar, dark soy sauce, tomato puree, sugar, tomato ketchup and sweet chilli sauce.
- Increase the heat and simmer for a couple of minutes until the sauce reduces a little.
- Return the beef to the pan, stir and heat for 1 to 2 minutes until the beef is hot. Serve with rice or noodles.
Summarized from Kitchen Sanctuary's video. Watch it for the details.
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