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CHINESE CRISPY BEEF UNDER 30 MINUTES


SERVINGS:4 PEOPLE PREP TIME:10MINUTES MINSCOOK TIME:15MINUTES MINSTOTAL TIME:25MINUTES MINS

This Chinese crispy beef is a restaurant-quality recipe featuring super crispy strips of beef smothered in a sweet tangy glaze. Easy to prepare and loaded with flavor, your Asian dinner will be ready in less than 30 minutes.


INGREDIENTS

  • 3/4 lb (340 g) top sirloin steak, cut into 3/8-inch strips
  • 2 tsp soy sauce, low sodium
  • 5 tbsp cornstarch, divided
  • 1/2 carrot, thinly sliced into matchsticks
  • 2 green onion, sliced
  • 1 fresh red chili, seeded and sliced, optional
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) oil, for frying

FOR SWEET TANGY SAUCE

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce, low sodium
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cornstarch


INSTRUCTIONS 

  1. Toss beef strips with 2 teaspoon soy sauce and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch; set aside.
  2. To make the sauce, combine soy sauce, honey, sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and starch in a small mixing bowl; mix well and set aside.
  3. Coat the beef again with the remaining cornstarch to ensure it is thoroughly coated.
  4. Heat 1/4 cup of oil in a skillet over medium high heat until hot. Add a small batch of beef strips, shaking off the excess starch, and fry until lightly golden; about 1-2 minutes. Remove the beef strips using a metal wire strainer and place on a wired rack or a plate lined with a paper towel. Repeat with the next batch.
  5. Note: If you put too many beef strips at once, they might stick to each other and you will end up with a giant ball of meat instead of small bite-sized strips. Doing small batches is key for a successful deep fry for this recipe.
  6. Once the first fry is completed, do the second deep-fry (again in small batches) until the beef turns deep brown and crispy, about 1 minute. Strain the beef with a metal strainer and transfer onto a wired rack.
  7. Wipe the extra oil off the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon behind. Add shredded carrot and stir fry for 1 minute until slightly soft. Add green onion and chili (if using) and stir for 10 seconds.
  8. Pour the reserved sauce mixture in a skillet. It should bubble and thicken right away. When the sauce is reduced and thickened to a sticky glaze (about 10 seconds), return the beef strips and toss together to coat evenly.
  9. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds if you wish. Serve the crispy beef immediately with rice.

And as always have a chilled day from the Viking

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