Twice-Fried Shredded Beef

By á-174942

Ingredients

• MARINADE:
• 3/4 pound beef sirloin or flank steak
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• VEGETABLES:
• 1 small carrot
• 1 green bell pepper
• 2 celery stalks
• 1 small onion
• SAUCE:
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon chili oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
• Vegetable oil for deep-frying

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Trim and discard excess fat from beef. Cut beef across the grain into 1 1/2-inch matchstick pieces. Combine marinade ingredients in a medium-size bowl. Add beef; stir to coat. Set aside for 30 minutes.

Cut carrot, bell pepper, and celery into 1 1/2-inch matchstick pieces. Thinly slice onion. Set vegetables aside separately.

Combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

Set wok in a ring stand and add oil to a depth of 1 1/2 to 2 inches. Place over high heat until oil reaches about 375 degrees. Add beef, half at a time, and deep-fry for 1 minute until browned, turning occasionally. Lift out and drain on paper towels; set aside. Cook remaining beef.

Remove all but 2 tablespoons oil from wok. Reheat oil over high heat until hot. Add carrot and onion; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add bell pepper and celery; stir-fry for 1 more minute. Stir in sauce and beef. Cook and toss until well mixed.

This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.