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    Crispy Orange Beef


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    1 lb. flank steak, partially frozen
    1/4 to 1/2 C cornstarch, approximately
    2 to 3 cups PEANUT oil
    6 to 8 pieces of dry orange peel, about 1/2" square
    1 dozen dry hot pepper pods, about two inches long, or to taste
    1/4 small onion, cut in 1/2" squares
    1/4 C water chestnut slices
    1 tsp. minced garlic
    1 tbsp. minced green onion
    1 tbsp. rice wine
    1/4 C sugar
    3 tbsp. soy sauce
    1/2 C chicken broth
    1 tbsp. oyster sauce
    1 tsp. sesame oil


    The flank steak should be frozen, but still pliable for
    easier slicing. Cut it into 3 lengthwise pieces, then cut across the
    horizontal to make
    small pieces, about 1/2" by 2" (sizes will vary, but those are
    ballpark figures). Coat the
    meat completely with cornstarch and set aside.

    Cut up dry orange peel into small pieces and combine in a
    small dish with hot pepper. Cut onion and combine in another
    small dish with water chestnuts. Mince garlic and green onion.
    Combine rice wine, sugar, soy sauce, chicken broth, and oyster sauce in
    a small bowl. Set
    a metal strainer over a large receptacle (not plastic) in kitchen sink.

    Heat wok for two minutes over highest heat. Add oil and heat until
    it is very hot.
    Add beef and stir to break it up. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes, until beef
    gets a yellowish cast to
    it and the outside is crispy. Transfer to strainer in sink and pour oil
    and beef into it.

    Place empty wok back on high heat and add garlic and green onion.
    Add hot pepper
    and orange peel. Stir briefly. Add onion and water chestnuts and stir
    30 seconds. Add
    sauce and stir well to coat. Let Mixture boil until it thickens
    slightly. Add hot beef and
    then sesame oil. Stir once or twice and place on a warm plate. Serve
    immediately.
    Serves 4 to 8 as part of a larger meal.
    Serve with steamed rice.

 

 

 


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