SPICY DRY-FRIED BEEF
This is a typical Sichuan technique for dry-frying beef. Unlike most meat stir-fries, the beef is not marinated; instead it is stir-fried immediately then cooked for a few minutes longer to intensify the beef flavors and to give give the meat a slightly chewy texture.
Provided by Grace Young
Categories Dinner Beef Quick & Easy Soy Sauce Carrot Celery Sesame Oil Ginger
Yield 2-3 servings as a main dish with rice or 4 as part of a multicourse meal
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut the beef with the grain into 2-inch-wide strips. Cut each strip across the grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices, then stack the beef slices and cut across the grain into 2-inch-long matchsticks.
- Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok over high heat until a bead of water vaporizes within 1 to 2 seconds of contact. Swirl in 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil, add the carrots, celery, and chilies, then, using a metal spatula, stir-fry 1 minute or until the vegetables have absorbed all of the oil. Transfer the vegetables to a plate.
- Swirl the remaining 2 tablespoons peanut oil into the wok, carefully add the beef, and spread it evenly in one layer in the wok. Cook undisturbed 1 minute, letting the beef begin to sear. Then stir-fry 1 minute, or until the beef starts to foam and release its juices. Continue stir-frying 2 to 3 minutes or until almost all the liquid has evaporated and the oil begins to sizzle. Reduce the heat to medium and continue stir-frying 3 minutes until the beef is well browned, all the liquid has disappeared, and the wok is almost dry. Swirl the soy sauce into the wok and stir-fry 30 seconds or until well combined. Add the ginger and garlic and stir-fry 10 seconds or until the aromatics are fragrant. Add the carrot mixture and stir-fry 30 seconds or until well combined. Add the sesame oil and scallions and sprinkle on the salt and pepper.
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Marco Antonio Rodríguez
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The beef was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Mdsaifulislam MdSaifulislam
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The beef is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!
nbataullah Ata
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the beef gets crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauce is also amazing.
Noor Pari
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The beef was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Alfie Rix
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!