Description
Move over takeout. This sticky, fried ginger beef recipe is the real deal. It has those flavors you love and it’s easy to make at home.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb sirloin steak, sliced into thin strips
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1 egg
- 1 large carrot, julienned or cut into thin sticks
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh ginger, minced
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced (adjust to your taste)
- Canola oil for frying
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 3 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Do the prep. Slice the steak and green onions. Mince ginger and garlic. Julienne the carrots.
- Make the sauce. In a small bowl combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and red pepper flakes.
- Batter the steak. Add cornstarch to a large bowl. Gradually mix in water with a whisk. Beat in the egg. Add steak strips and toss to coat.
- Fry in batches. Pour 1 inch of oil into a wok, heat oil to 375°F or 191°C. Add a quarter of the steak strips at a time. Cook, stirring frequently. Separate with a fork or tongs. Once they’re golden brown and crispy, remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat until you’ve cooked all the meat.
- Stir-fry veggies. Drain all oil out of the work except for 1 tablespoon. Add green onion, carrots, ginger, and garlic. Stir fry for about 1 minute.
- Combine. Add sauce to the wok and bring the mixture to a boil. Add beef, heat through and serve over rice.