Crispy Chilli Beef (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Beef
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450g halal beef (flank steak or sirloin), thinly sliced
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1 cup cornflour (cornstarch)
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1 egg, beaten
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Oil, for 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 (or white vinegar)
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1 tbsp halal hoisin sauce
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1 tbsp chili paste or chili sauce
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1 tbsp ketchup
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1 tsp sesame oil
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1 tbsp garlic, minced
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1 tbsp ginger, minced
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1-2 red chilies, sliced (optional)
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1 tsp sugar (optional)
→ For Garnish
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Spring onions (scallions), finely sliced
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Sesame seeds (optional)
# Instructions:
01 -
Slice the beef thinly against the grain into strips about ¼ inch wide. Slightly freezing the beef beforehand makes it easier to cut into thin slices.
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Season the beef strips with salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the beaten egg and toss to coat evenly. Incorporate the cornflour and mix until each strip is lightly coated. This coating creates the crispy texture when fried.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, chili paste, ketchup, sesame oil, and sugar. Stir in the minced garlic and ginger to create your base sauce.
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Taste the sauce and adjust the spice level or sweetness according to preference. Add extra chili paste for more heat or additional honey for sweetness.
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In a large frying pan or wok, heat about 1-2 inches of oil over medium-high heat until a small piece of beef sizzles when added.
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Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, fry the beef strips until golden brown and crispy, approximately 3-4 minutes per batch.
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Remove the fried beef from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
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Remove excess oil from the pan, leaving just enough to sauté. Cook the garlic and ginger over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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Pour the prepared sauce into the pan and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
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Return the crispy beef to the pan and toss in the sauce until every strip is evenly coated.
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Transfer the Crispy Chilli Beef to a serving platter. Garnish with sliced spring onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
# Notes:
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Flank steak or sirloin are ideal cuts as they remain tender when thinly sliced.
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Cornflour creates the crispy coating for the beef while maintaining the tender, juicy interior.
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Adjust chili sauce amount depending on your preferred spice level.