5 from 3 votes
Ginger Beef
All the best, zesty flavors from Chinese cuisine packed into tender steak strips deep-fried to perfection.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
439 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
For the Batter
- 2/3 cup cornstarch
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 egg large
For the Rest of the Recipe
- 1 pound flank steak thinly sliced against the grain
- vegetable oil as needed for frying
- 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 5 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon chili flakes
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 4 teaspoons ginger minced, fresh
- sesame seeds to taste
- green onions thinly sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornstarch, flour, water, and egg until smooth.
- Add the thinly sliced beef to the batter and ensure each piece is evenly coated.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F. Fry the battered beef in batches until crispy and golden, about 3-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, chili flakes, and 3 tablespoons water.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the sauce mixture and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add the fried beef back into the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat evenly. Serve warm, topped with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
439kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
1043mg
(43%)
Potassium
546mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
171IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 439
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 439kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1043mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 546mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 171IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.