Sesame Beef
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Sesame Beef

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A delicious and authentic soups and broths recipe for Sesame Beef, prepared with traditional seasonings and techniques.

Ingredients

  • • 1 lb beef flank steak (or skirt steak) (, sliced against the grain into 1/4” (5 mm) pieces)
  • • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine ((or dry sherry))
  • • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • • 1/4 cup cornflour
  • • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine ((or dry sherry))
  • • 1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • • 1 clove garlic (, minced)
  • • 1 teaspoon cornflour
  • • 2 tablespoons peanut oil ((or vegetable oil))
  • • Toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Combine the beef and marinade ingredients in a medium-size bowl. Marinate for 15 minutes white preparing other ingredients.

2
Phase 2

Combine the sauce ingredients in a medium-size bowl and stir to mix well.

3
Phase 3

Add the oil to a large frying pan and heat over medium-high heat and heat until hot. Add the marinated beef and spread without overlapping. Cook undisturbed until the bottom turns golden brown, about 1 minute. Flip and brown the other side, another minute or so. Turn to low heat. Transfer the beef into a plate and set aside.

4
Phase 4

Stir the sauce again to dissolve the cornflour completely, pour into the pan. Turn to medium heat and bring the sauce to a boil. Stir and cook until the sauce is thickened.

5
Phase 5

Turn off the heat and add the cooked beef back. Toss to coat evenly, then sprinkle with sesame seeds to garnish.

6
Phase 6

Serve hot over steamed rice as a main dish.