Ginger Beef

By EdieK

When we lived in Calgary, we used to go to a restaurant called Ginger Beef. We always ordered their signature dish. One time there was a feature in the Calgary Herald where they highlighted local restaurants who gave their recipes. Much to our delight, this recipe was included in the article.

Ingredients

• Sauce:
• 1 pound top sirloin or brisket in julienne slices
• 1 egg beaten (use only half of this in batter)
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 2 TBSP of flour
• 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup chicken stock
• 1/4 cup regular soy sauce
• 2 TBSP white vinegar
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tsp Chinese cooking wine
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger1/2 tsp ground garlic
• 1/2 tsp crushed red chili pepper
• 3 liters cooking oil for deep-frying
• Garnish:
• Slivered green onion and green pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Carefully heat oil to 380F watching constantly. Combine beef with half the beaten egg, cornstarch, flour, water and vegetable oil and mix with you r hands until well coated. When the oil is hot, deep-fry for about 5 min., then drain and set aside. When cool, deep-fry a second time until well browned. For sauce, combine all sauce ingredients in the wok and bring to a boil. Boil 2 min. Then add fried beef, green onion, green pepper to sauce, tossing until all heated through and coated.