Name: Orange Beef
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) beef flank steak, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup cornstarch, for coating; Vegetable oil, for deep frying; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed preferred); Zest of 1 orange; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 inch ginger, minced; 1 tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tablespoons water; Red pepper flakes or dried chili (optional, for heat); Green onions, chopped for garnish; Sesame seeds, for garnish

CategoryChinese, Main Course, Stir-FriesDifficultyBeginner

Yields4 Servings

Prep Time20 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time40 mins

For the Beef:

1 lb (450g) beef flank steak, thinly sliced

1/4 cup cornstarch, for coating

Vegetable oil, for deep frying

For the Marinade:

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed preferred)

Zest of 1 orange

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 inch ginger, minced

1 tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tablespoons water

Red pepper flakes or dried chili (optional, for heat)

Additional Ingredients:

Green onions, chopped for garnish

Sesame seeds, for garnish

Marinate the Beef: Combine the beef slices with soy sauce, rice wine, and sesame oil. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Prepare the Orange Sauce: In a saucepan, combine orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens. Set aside.

Fry the Beef: Coat the marinated beef slices in cornstarch. Heat the oil in a deep fryer or a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry the beef slices in batches until crispy and golden. Drain on paper towels.

Combine Beef and Sauce: In a wok or large skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil. Add the fried beef and the orange sauce. Toss to coat the beef evenly with the sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot with steamed rice.

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