Chinese Sesame Beef
Hello, fellow food enthusiasts! Today, I want to take you on a culinary journey to explore the art of Sesame Beef. This classic Asian dish, with its tender beef strips and nutty sesame sauce, has always been a personal favorite, and I can't wait to share its charm with you.
Equipment
- 1 large pan or wok
- 1 small bowl
- 1 sealable bag
- 1 plate
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 pound boneless sirloin steak thinly sliced in strips against the grain
- 2-3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Rice for serving
Instructions
- In small bowl, add soy sauce, dry sherry, sugar, red pepper flake, rice vinegar, and cornstarch, and whisk until fully incorporated. Place in a sealable bag with sirloin steak strips. Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Drain steak onto a plate and reserve remaining marinade sauce.
- In a small dry pan, toast sesame seeds over medium heat, until the seeds are aromatic, about 1 minute.
- In a large pan or wok, heat on medium-high, add both oils and heat for another 30 seconds. Once the oil is heated add garlic and steak strips. Stir fry for about 3 minutes.
- Stir in reserved marinade sauce. Stir to coat and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes on medium heat.
- Add the toasted sesame seeds once sauce is thick.
- Serve with rice.
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Notes
To achieve tender and succulent beef, choose a tender cut like sirloin or ribeye. Cut the beef into thin strips, ensuring quick and even cooking. Marinate the beef in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, and a touch of cornstarch to enhance its flavor and tenderness. Stir-fry the beef until it's cooked to perfection, resulting in juicy and melt-in-your-mouth bites.