"Traditionally, this dish is made by frying multiple batches of lightly battered beef in about 8 cups of oil. We simplify the recipe by replacing the batter with a coating of cornstarch and freezing the dredged pieces of beef for easier handling as well as decreasing the oil to 3 cups. Our… read more..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 pounds beef flap meat, trimmed
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3 tablespoons soy sauce
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6 tablespoons cornstarch
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10 (3-inch) strips orange peel, sliced thin lengthwise (1/4 cup), plus 1/4 cup juice (2 oranges)
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3 tablespoons molasses
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2 tablespoons dry sherry
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
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3 cups vegetable oil
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1 jalapeño chile, stemmed, seeded, and sliced thin lengthwise
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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2 scallions, sliced thin on bias