Description
Crispy Chilli Beef is a delightful dish that combines tender, crispy beef with a savory-sweet sauce, balancing sweetness and heat for an impressive meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g beef (sliced thinly)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 1 red chili (sliced, optional)
- Spring onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the sliced beef with cornstarch and flour, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat until hot.
- Fry the beef in batches until golden brown and crispy, then drain on paper towels.
- In a separate bowl, mix soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to make the sauce.
- In the same pan, pour the sauce and bring it to a simmer. Add the crispy beef and toss gently to coat.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced red chili and spring onions.
Notes
Ensure even coating of beef for maximum crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the pan while frying for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg