Crispy Chilli Beef is a popular Chinese-inspired dish that features crispy strips of beef coated in a sweet and spicy sauce. Here’s a simple recipe you can try:
Ingredients:
For the Crispy Beef:
- 1 lb (450g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced into strips
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (cornstarch slurry)
For Garnish:
- Green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds
Instructions:
- Prepare the Beef:
- In a bowl, season the sliced beef with salt and pepper.
- Toss the beef strips in cornstarch until well coated.
- Fry the Beef:
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry the beef strips in batches until golden brown and crispy. Remove and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Make the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, sweet chilli sauce, honey, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- In a separate small bowl, make a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch with water.
- Combine and Cook:
- In a clean wok or pan, add a small amount of oil over medium heat.
- Add the sauce mixture to the wok and bring it to a simmer.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens.
- Add the Crispy Beef:
- Add the crispy beef to the sauce and toss until the beef is well coated.
- Serve:
- Transfer the crispy chilli beef to a serving plate.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
- Enjoy:
- Serve the crispy chilli beef over rice or noodles and enjoy your delicious homemade dish!
Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less chilli sauce according to your taste preferences.
