Szechuan style dry fried beef
User Reviews
5
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Servings
2
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Calories
315 kcal
Szechuan style dry fried beef
Description
Szechuan style dry fried beef starts with beef shreds marinated in salt, sugar, white pepper, and Shaoxing wine to enhance flavor and tenderness. The beef is then fried in plenty of hot vegetable oil to coat and dry the surface, helping to separate the pieces. The large amount of oil quickly removes moisture, which is crucial for achieving the dish's signature texture.
After draining excess oil, aromatics like shredded garlic, ginger, dried chili peppers, red pepper flakes, and freshly ground Sichuan peppercorns are stir-fried for their bold, spicy flavor. Celery adds a crisp texture and freshness. A drizzle of Chinese black vinegar and sesame oil at the end balances the heat with acidity and a subtle nutty richness.
This dish is served hot and works well as a spicy main within a meal, pairing well with plain rice to balance the strong flavors. It exemplifies the complex heat and spice typical of Szechuan cuisine by combining chili heat, peppercorn numbing effect, and vinegar tang in a dry-fried preparation that leaves the beef flavorful yet not oily.
Ingredients
- 150 g beef , shreds
Stir fry
- 2 cloves garlic , shredded
- 1 thumb ginger , shredded
- 8 dried chili pepper , shredded and remove the seeds
- 4 celery , cut into smaller sections
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp. sesame oil
- 1 tsp. Chinese black vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp. Sichuan peppercorn freshly ground
Marinating
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. sugar
- 1/4 tsp. white pepper
- 1/2 tbsp. Shaoxing wine Chinese cooking wine
Instructions
- Cut beef into shreds and marinate with salt, sugar, white pepper and cooking wine. Mix well and set aside fro 10 minutes.
- Heat vegetable cooking oil in wok until hot (around 160 degree C) and then place the beef shreds in. Quickly move and pour the extra oil out when the shreds are well separated and dried well. This is extremely important to use a large amount of oil if you are using a iron wok. Oil can take the water away quickly.
- Place in garlic, ginger, pepper flakes and dried chili peppers and continue Sautee with a middle high fire. Place celery in. Mix well.
- Drizzle black vinegar along with the wok, then add sesame oil. Mix well and serve hot!!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 315 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 315kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 655mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 520mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1985IU | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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