crispy beef in chili sauce

How To Make crispy beef in chili sauce

• Step 1
  Place the meat in the freezer for about 20 minutes, or until it is firm to the touch.
• Step 2
  Cut it into slices against the grain, then finely shred the slices.
• Step 3
  Combine the meat with the marinade and mix very well.
• Step 4
  Soak the dried chiles in warm water.
• Step 5
  When they are soft and pliable, cut them in half.
• Step 6
  Heat a wok or large skillet until it is hot.
• Step 7
  Add the 2 cups of oil and when it is very hot and almost smoking, deep-fry the beef in 2 batches.
• Step 8
  Remove with a slotted spoon and drain the meat in a colander.
• Step 9
  Heat a small saucepan and when it is hot, add the 1 1/2 tablespoons oil, garlic and chilies and stir-fry for 20 seconds.
• Step 10
  Then add the rest of the sauce ingredients and simmer for 2 minutes.
• Step 11
  Keep warm.
• Step 12
  Reheat the oil in the wok until it is very hot.
• Step 13
  Deep-fry the beef again until it is very crisp, about 1 minute.
• Step 14
  Remove the beef with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels and place on a warm platter.
• Step 15
  Gently toss the beef with the sauce and serve immediately.
• Step 16
  Serves 4 as part of a Chinese meal, or 2 as a single dish.
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