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DISH NAME : CRISPY CHILLI BEEF WITH BELL PEPPER & LEEKS
Preparation Time : 40 minutes
Cooking Time : 30 minutes
Description
Leek looks like green onion. Unlike onions they have a cylindrical white bulb. Flavour is milder than that of onion. When using, remove roots, green tops and outer layer of skins from the leek.
Note
1. Leave the beef to rest for 5 minutes after frying.
2. Capsicum-green, yellow or red can be used. Yellow and red are sweeter than green.
3. If leeks are not available, use onions sliced (1 no.).
| Quantity | Name |
|---|---|
| 400 Gm.s | Beef |
| 3 Tbsp. | Cornflour |
| 1 No. | Bell pepper/ Capsicum, cut into strips |
| 1 No. | Leek (cut into roundels) |
| 10 Cloves | Garlic, chopped |
| 1 Tbsp. | Ginger, chopped |
| 2 Tsp. | Chilli flakes |
| 4 Tbsp. | Soya sauce |
| 2 Tsp. | Vinegar |
| 3 Tbsp. | Spring onion chopped |
| 0.75 Tsp. | Sugar |
| 1 Tbsp. | Celery chopped finely |
| 200 Ml. | Oil |
Method
1) Slice beef into thin strips and toss with cornflour.
2) Heat oil in a wok until very hot. Fry beef in batches until dark brown and crisp.
3) Heat 2 tbsp oil (in which beef has been fried) in a wok.
4) Add ginger, garlic and 1/2 tsp celery. Stir fry capsicum strips and leek cut into roundles for 2 minutes.
5) Add chilli flakes and fry for 1 minute.
6) Mix soya sauce with sugar. Tip in the soya sauce and vinegar to wok and cook for 2 minutes.
7) Toss in beef and spring onions chopped. Mix well till heated through.
8) Garnish with finely chopped celery and serve.