Szechuan Hot-Fried Crispy Beef

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SZECHUAN HOT-FRIED CRISPY BEEF

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chinese Beef

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 EGGS
1/2 teaspoon -Salt
4 ounces Cornflour
1 pound Top beef -- cut into
strips
2 Green onions -- cut into 1 in.

2 Chilies -- shredded
3 Garlic cloves -- crushed
6 teaspoons Sugar
2 tablespoons Soy sauce
4 tablespoons Wine vinegar

Mix together the eggs, salt and cornflour and toss the beef in this until well
coated. Heat the oil in a wok to 350 degrees, or until a cube of bread browns
in 30 seconds, and stir-fry the beef for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove and drain on
paper towels.
Reheat the oil and deep-fry the carrots for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove and drain on
paper towels.
Pour off most of the oil, leaving about 1 1/2 tbsp. in the bottom of the work.
Reheat, then add the green onions, chilies and garlic. Stir-fry together for
about 3 seconds over the heat then add the sugar, soy sauce and vinegar.
Return the meat and carrots to the sauce. Toss over the heat and serve.

From: The Encyclopedia of Regional Chinese Cooking, Recipes by Kenneth Lo.
This recipe is from the Szechuan region of Western China.

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