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Perfect! Let’s cook up a Crispy Chili Beef recipe that’s a delightful mix of crunchy, spicy, and sweet flavors. This dish, often found in Chinese cuisine, is a popular choice for those who love a bit of zing in their meals. Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe:
Crispy Chili Beef Recipe
Ingredients:
1.
Thinly sliced beef (such as flank or sirloin) – 500g
2.
Cornstarch – 5 tbsp
3.
Soy sauce – 2 tbsp
4.
Brown sugar – 3 tbsp
5.
Red chilies (finely sliced) – 2
6.
Garlic cloves (minced) – 2
7.
Ginger (grated) – 2 tsp
8.
Rice wine vinegar – 2 tbsp
9.
Sweet chili sauce – 4 tbsp
10.
Spring onions (sliced) – for garnish
11.
Sesame seeds – for garnish
12.
Vegetable oil – for frying
13.
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1.
Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, mix the thinly sliced beef with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Let it marinate for about 15-20 minutes.
2.
Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the sweet chili sauce, rice wine vinegar, remaining soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Set aside.
3.
Coat the Beef: After marinating, coat the beef slices thoroughly in the remaining cornstarch.
4.
Fry the Beef: Heat oil in a pan or wok over high heat. Fry the beef slices in batches until they are crispy and golden. Drain them on paper towels.
5.
Stir Fry: In the same pan, reduce the heat to medium, and stir-fry the sliced red chilies for about a minute.
6.
Combine: Add the fried beef back into the pan with the chilies. Pour in the prepared sauce and toss everything together until the beef is well coated and the sauce is heated through.
7.
Garnish and Serve: Garnish with sliced spring onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot with rice or noodles.
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1 small egg
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¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
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2- inch piece peeled fresh ginger
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