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Sep 20, 2010

BEIJING SWEET AND TANGY BEEF


Makes: 6 Servings

1 ½ lbs beef, cut ½ inch thick (try to use pork or chicken if you prefer them better)
egg, lightly beaten
cornstarch
cooking oil for deep frying

Marinade:
3 tbsps Chinese wine or dry sherry
2 ½ tbsps soy sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch

Sauce:
1/4 cup ketchup
3 tbsps Chinese black vinegar or balsamic vinegar
2 tbsps hoisin sauce
2 tbsps Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsps soy sauce
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp chili garlic sauce

1. Cut beef into 2-inch squares. Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add meat and stir to coat.
2. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
3. Combine sauce ingredients in a small pan and set aside.
4. Place egg and cornstarch in separate bowls.
5. Dip beef in egg, drain briefly, then dip in cornstarch; shake off excess.
6. In a wok or 2-quart saucepan, heat oil for deep-frying to 360 F.
7. Deep-fry beef, a few pieces at a time, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
8. Cook sauce over medium heat. Stirring, until heated through.
9. Add beef in the sauce. Stir fry and serve

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