Crispy Chilli Beef | Flirt Recipes

Ingredients

• 500g (1.1 lbs) flank steak or beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch (cornflour)
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 egg white, lightly beaten
• Vegetable oil for deep frying
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2-inch piece fresh ginger, finely julienned
• 3-4 dried red chilies, deseeded and roughly chopped
• 3 fresh red chilies, thinly sliced (adjust to taste)
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 4 green onions (spring onions), sliced diagonally, whites and greens separated
• 1 carrot, julienned (optional)
• For the sauce:
• 4 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
• 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or chili oil (adjust to taste)
• Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
• Steamed rice for serving