Crispy Chilli Beef

Step 2: Prep the beef

  • The beef

    • steak of choice
      , thinly sliced
      400 g~1 lb
    • eggs
      , beaten
      1
    • cornstarch
      enough to coat~40 g
    • sesame oil
      a spoonful10 g
    • light soy sauce
      a splash5 g
    • salt
      a sprinkle3 g
    • white pepper
      a sprinkle1 g
    • msg
      a sprinkle1 g

Thinly slice your cut of beef across the grain into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, combine with beaten egg, salt, soy sauce, sesame oil, pepper, and MSG.

Mix thoroughly until the beef is evenly coated and sticky. Toss with a few spoonfuls of cornstarch, adding more as needed to coat most of the pieces.

Some dry spots and some wet spots will form, which is exactly what you want — this uneven texture will create crispy, craggly edges when fried.

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