Description
A delightful Chinese dish that blends crispy beef with a sweet-spicy sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g Beef Flank
- 1/4 cup Cornstarch
- Vegetable Oil (for deep frying)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 Fresh Chillies (sliced)
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 2 Spring Onions (sliced)
- 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- Thinly slice the beef flank against the grain into strips and marinate with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, salt, and pepper for 10 minutes.
- Coat each piece of beef with remaining cornstarch and let sit for 2 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry the beef in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
- Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic in a bowl; heat a tablespoon of oil in the wok and stir-fry this mixture along with the fresh chillies for 1-2 minutes.
- Toss the crispy beef in the sauce, add spring onions, and cook for an additional minute. Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, consider using turkey or chicken instead of beef. Serve over jasmine rice or with a fresh cucumber salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
