Crispy Salt & Pepper Beef (Thit Bo Chien Muoi Tieu)

By Vicky Pham · 45 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Slice the beef thinly across the grain into bite-sized pieces.
2. In a large bowl, marinate the beef strips with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, the Chinese five-spice powder and the baking soda for at least 10 minutes.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites and corn starch until no lumps remain. Add this mixture to the beef and toss gently until evenly coated.
4. Deep fry the beef at 375°F in two batches for about 2 minutes per batch, until golden brown and crispy. Add the strips to the hot oil one at a time so they don't stick together.
5. Drain the fried beef on a wire rack or a paper towel-lined plate.
6. Put the cooked beef in a large bowl, toss with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and serve immediately.

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