CRISPY GINGER BEEF

Submitted by clubfoody

"No need to go to a Chinese restaurant or order take-out because now, you can make this delicious recipe at home. VIDEO https://youtu.be/tTNcDO_lv4E"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 21
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• BEEF

• 4 cups canola oil (or as needed)
• 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain

• BATTER

• 1 cup cornstarch
• 2⁄3 cup water
• 2 large eggs

• SAUCE

• 1⁄2 cup low sodium beef broth
• 1⁄4 cup rice vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1⁄4 cup shaoxing cooking wine
• 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)

• STIR FRY

• 1⁄4 cup canola oil (r as needed)
• 1 large carrot, thinly sliced
• 1 large red pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 large green pepper, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons ginger, minced
• 6 large garlic cloves, pressed
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons cornstarch (mixed with 1/2 cup cold water)

• GARNISH

• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 large green onions, chopped

directions

1. In a deep skillet, add oil and bring the temperature to 375ºF.
2. Slice the beef against the grain to about a ¼-inch thick and 3-inches long; set aside.
3. In a medium mixing bowl, add cornstarch, water and eggs; whisk until nice and smooth.
4. Add the beef strips to the batter and coat well. Set aside until the oil reaches temperature.
5. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, add all the sauce ingredients and whisk until blended and the sugar is mostly dissolved; set aside.
6. When the oil temperature reaches 375ºF, working in batches, carefully add the battered meat and fry until crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
7. Using a spider strainer, transfer the fried strips to a plate and set aside while working with the remaining ones.
8. In a wok over medium-high heat, add a ¼ cup of oil. When it starts shimmering, add the carrots and sauté for 1 ½ to 2 minutes or until they start getting soft.
9. Add peppers and sauté them until just tender, about 2 to 2 ½ minutes.
10. Add minced ginger and pressed garlic; sauté for 30 seconds.
11. Pour in the sauce, stir very well to coat and bring the mixture to a rapid simmer before adding the cornstarch mixture; stir until the sauce thickens.
12. Add the fried strips and stir to coat. Continue stirring to warm up the beef, about 1 to 2 minutes.
13. Serve immediately over a bed of rice and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.