TANGERINE BEEF
FOR THE-MARINADE: 2 tsp dark soy sauce 2 tsp rice wine 1 tsp finely chopped ginger 1 tsp cornstarch 1 tsp sesame oil FOR THE BEEF: 3/4 lb flank steak, sliced very thin 1/3 cup peanut oil 2 dried red chilies, halved 5 pinch dried orange peel, soaked FOR THE SEASONING: 1/2 tsp Szechuan peppercorns, toasted 2 tsp dark soy sauce 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp sesame oil hot cooked rice (to serve)
Combine the marinade ingredients and add the beef; let stand 20 minutes.
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet until very hot.
Remove beef from marinade and add to oil; stir-fry until brown (about 2 minutes). Remove and drain.
Remove all but 1 Tbsp oil, reheat it and add chili peppers; stir-fry 10 seconds.
Add beef, orange peel and seasonings. Stir-fry 4 minutes, mixing well. Serve at once with hot cooked rice.
Servings: 2-3 Adapted from source: Barb Day |