Crispy Chilli Beef

Step 2: Prep the beef

The beef

  • Steak of choice
    400 g~ 1 lb
  • Eggs, beaten
    1
  • Cornstarch
    enough to coat~40 g
  • Sesame Oil
    a spoonful10 g
  • Light soy sauce
    a splash5 g
  • Salt
    a sprinkle3 g
  • White pepper
    a sprinkle2 g
  • MSG
    a sprinkle1 g

Thinly slice your cut of beef across the grain into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, combine with beaten egg, salt, soy sauce, sesame oil, pepper, and MSG.

Mix thoroughly until the beef is evenly coated and sticky. Toss with a few spoonfuls of cornstarch, adding more as needed to coat most of the pieces.

Some dry spots and some wet spots will form, which is exactly what you want — this uneven texture will create crispy, craggly edges when fried.