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Crispy Chilli Beef UK Chinese takeaway style

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Crispy Chilli Beef – Authentic UK Chinese Takeaway Style

I’m on the hunt for a great recipe that recreates that sticky, gooey sauce you find in takeaways. Does anyone have a tried-and-true version? Thank you!

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    Absolutely! Here’s a popular recipe for Crispy Chilli Beef that will help you achieve that sticky, gooey sauce you love from your favorite Chinese takeaway:

    Ingredients:

    For the Beef:
    – 500g beef (flank or sirloin), thinly sliced
    – 1 egg
    – 2 tablespoons cornflour (cornstarch)
    – 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    – Oil for frying

    For the Sauce:
    – 3 tablespoons soy sauce
    – 3 tablespoons ketchup
    – 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
    – 2 tablespoons sugar (brown sugar or granulated)
    – 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
    – 2 teaspoons sesame oil
    – 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
    – 1-2 fresh red chillies, sliced (or dried red chillies)
    – Spring onions, chopped for garnish

    Instructions:

    1. Marinate the Beef:

    2. In a bowl, mix the thinly sliced beef with soy sauce, egg, and cornflour. Make sure the beef is well-coated. Let it marinate for about 30 minutes.

    3. Prepare the Sauce:

    4. In a separate bowl, combine soy sauce, ketchup, rice vinegar, sugar, oyster sauce (if using), sesame oil, minced garlic, and chillies. Mix well and set aside.

    5. Fry the Beef:

    6. Heat oil in a deep pan or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated beef in batches (do not overcrowd the pan) and fry until crispy and golden brown. This should take about 3-4 minutes. Remove the beef and drain on kitchen paper.

    7. Make the Sauce:

    8. In the same pan, drain excess oil, leaving about a tablespoon. Pour in the sauce mixture and bring it to a simmer. Cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

    9. Combine:

    10. Add the crispy beef back to the pan with the sauce. Toss everything together until the beef is well-coated and sticky. Cook for another minute or two to heat through.

    11. Serve:

    12. Serve your Crispy Chilli Beef with rice, garnished with chopped spring onions.

    Tips:

    • For extra crunch, you can double fry the beef. Fry it first, let it cool, and fry it again just before adding to the sauce.
    • Adjust the amount of chillies based on your spice preference.

    Enjoy making this delicious dish at home! Let me know how it turns out!

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