Spicy orange beef stir fry (橙味牛肉)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
12 mins
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Cook Time
3 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Spicy orange beef stir fry (橙味牛肉)
Description
Spicy Orange Beef Stir Fry uses thinly sliced flank or skirt steak marinated briefly to tenderize and flavor the meat. The marinade includes fresh orange juice, light soy sauce, rice wine, and cornstarch to lock in moisture and create a slight glaze. After searing the beef until pale, aromatic ingredients—orange zest, fresh chili, garlic, and ginger—are stir-fried to release their oils.
The beef is returned to the wok, then combined with a sauce made of orange juice, soy sauces, sesame oil, and Sichuan peppercorn for a balance of citrus brightness, umami, and warm spiciness. Cooking over high heat ensures the beef stays tender and the sauce thickens quickly. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and tender texture.
Ingredients
For marinating the beef
- 350 g flank steak 12oz, or skirt steak, cut into strips against the grain
- 2 tablespoon orange juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon Shaoxing rice wine
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce light
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For the sauce
- 2 tablespoon orange juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce light
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch Sichuan peppercorn ground
For stir-frying
- 2 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- orange zest julienned, from ½ orange
- 4 chilli fresh, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
Instructions
- Place beef strips in a bowl. Add all the ingredients for the marinade. Mix well until all the liquid is absorbed by the beef. Leave to combine for 10 minutes.
- Mix all the ingredients for the sauce. Set aside.
- Heat up a wok (or a deep frying pan) over a high heat then pour in 1½ tablespoons of oil. Sear the beef until it becomes pale. Dish out and set aside.
- Discard any liquid in the wok. Pour in the remaining ½ tablespoon of oil. Add orange zest, fresh chilli, ginger and garlic. Cook until fragrant then stir in the beef.
- Fry for 1 minute or so. Pour in the sauce (stir well beforehand). Dish out when beef is evenly coated with the thickened sauce. Serve immediately.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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