Crispy Beef with Chilli (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Beef
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450g halal beef (sirloin or flank steak), cut into thin strips
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1 cup cornstarch
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1 egg, whisked
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Salt and pepper, as needed
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Oil, for deep frying
→ For the Sauce
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3 tbsp halal soy sauce
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2 tbsp honey
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2 tbsp rice vinegar (regular white vinegar works too)
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1 tbsp halal hoisin sauce
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1 tbsp chili sauce or paste
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1 tbsp ketchup
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1 tsp sesame oil
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1 tbsp garlic, finely chopped
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1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped
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1-2 red chilies, cut into rounds (if you want extra heat)
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1 tsp sugar (if needed)
→ For Garnish
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Scallions, thinly sliced
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Sesame seeds (if you like)
# Instructions:
01 -
Cut your beef against the grain into thin strips about ¼ inch thick. Pro tip: put it in the freezer for 15 minutes first so it's easier to slice thinly.
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Put your beef strips in a big bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour in the whisked egg and mix it all up. Add cornstarch and toss until the strips are fully covered. This will make your beef nice and crunchy.
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Take another bowl and mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, chili paste, ketchup, sesame oil, and sugar. Throw in your chopped garlic and ginger and stir everything together.
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Try a bit of your sauce and add more chili if you want it spicier or extra honey if you need it sweeter.
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Pour about 1-2 inches of oil in a big wok or frying pan and heat it up. When a tiny piece of beef starts to sizzle right away, you're good to go.
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Don't dump all the beef in at once. Cook smaller amounts for about 3-4 minutes until they turn golden and crunchy.
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Scoop out your cooked beef and put it on some paper towels to soak up extra oil.
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Pour out most of the oil, leaving just a bit in the pan. Cook your garlic and ginger for a minute or two until you can really smell them.
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Pour your sauce mix into the pan and let it bubble gently. Let it cook for 3-4 minutes, giving it a stir now and then until it gets a bit thicker.
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Toss your crunchy beef back into the pan and stir until every piece is coated with that tasty sauce.
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Put your tasty beef on a plate, scatter some sliced scallions and sesame seeds on top if you want. Eat it right away with some rice or noodles.
# Notes:
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Sirloin or flank steak work best because they stay juicy when sliced thin.
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Cornstarch gives your beef that amazing crunch while keeping the inside moist and tender.
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Feel free to use more or less chili sauce depending on how spicy you like your food.