Description
Crispy beef delights palates with its irresistible Chinese-inspired flavors. Crunchy meat coated in glossy sauce promises a quick, satisfying meal that draws hungry diners from kitchen to table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) top sirloin steak
- 1 cup (120 g) potato starch
- Oil for deep frying (peanut, canola, or vegetable oil)
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4–5 slices ginger
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce (reduced sodium)
- ¾ cup (255 g) honey
- ¼ cup + 2 tbsps (90 ml) light soy sauce (reduced sodium)
- ½ cup (120 ml) water
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- ½ tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp shaoxing cooking wine
- 5 tsp corn starch
- 6 tsp water
- 1–2 stalks green onion, chopped
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preparation: Slice beef into uniform thin strips, creating consistent pieces for even cooking and optimal texture.
- Marinade Creation: Blend onion, garlic, and ginger into a fragrant paste, combining with soy sauce and beef to infuse deep flavors.
- Marination Phase: Allow beef to absorb marinade by resting in refrigerator for 1 hour or at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.
- Coating Process: Delicately dust beef strips with potato starch, ensuring a light, even layer to guarantee ultimate crispiness.
- Initial Frying: Heat vegetable oil to 375°F, carefully lowering beef strips in small batches to maintain consistent oil temperature and prevent overcrowding.
- Crisping Technique: Fry beef strips for 1-2 minutes until golden brown, then briefly perform a second frying to maximize crunchiness.
- Sauce Preparation: Cleanse cooking pot and craft sweet and sticky sauce over medium-low heat, introducing corn starch slurry to achieve glossy, rich consistency.
- Final Assembly: Generously coat crispy beef strips with luxurious sauce, ensuring complete coverage and vibrant flavor distribution.
- Presentation: Plate immediately and serve alongside steamed white rice for a harmonious culinary experience.
Notes
- Precise Beef Cutting: Slice against the grain into uniform 1cm strips for tender, consistent texture and even cooking.
- Marinade Mastery: Blend onion, garlic, and ginger into a paste to deeply infuse meat with aromatic flavors and tenderize protein.
- Potato Starch Secret: Use a light, even coating to create an ultra-crispy exterior that locks in moisture and delivers perfect crunch.
- Temperature Technique: Maintain consistent 375°F oil heat for golden, crispy beef without greasy or soggy results.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 543
- Sugar: 41 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg