Crispy Sticky Beef (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef Preparation
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1 pound ribeye steak or sirloin, cut into thin strips
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1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
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1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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½ cup cornstarch
→ Stir Fry Sauce
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¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
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1 teaspoon sweet dark soy sauce
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1 tablespoon oyster sauce
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2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
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⅓ cup brown sugar
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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¼ teaspoons red chili flakes
→ Garnish
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1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
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1 green onion, thinly sliced
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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In a small bowl, toss together the beef strips with the tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of dark soy sauce, minced garlic and cornstarch. Let the beef rest for 5 minutes while heating the oil.
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Heat a non-stick skillet with about 1 inch of vegetable oil over high heat until it reaches 325°F.
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Shake off any excess cornstarch from the beef as you're adding them to the skillet and fry over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes until crispy and golden brown. Transfer the beef to a paper towel lined plate and repeat with remaining beef.
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Heat a clean wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add all the sauce ingredients and simmer for about 2 minutes until the sugar dissolves and it thickens slightly. Add the beef and toss everything together until the beef is evenly coated. Remove from heat.
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Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions and serve.
# Helpful Notes:
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To easily slice the steak, place it in the freezer for about 20 minutes before slicing. This will make it so much easier to slice it as thinly as possible. Always slice the beef against the grain.
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After you toss the beef with cornstarch let it sit for 5 minutes before searing, while you're heating up the oil. This is known as velveting and you'll end up with very tender and crispy meat. Do not use flour, the results will not be the same.
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For even more tender beef, you can marinate the beef after slicing in some baking soda for a few minutes. Rinse and continue with the recipe as instructed.
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Don't overcrowd the beef when frying. Do it in 2 or 3 batches.