Sliced Beef with Cumin

This sliced beef recipe is made irresistible with the addition of cumin. It's quick and easy to prepare. Cumin is a spice rarely used in Chinese cooking and when combined with chili pepper, chile flakes and garlic, creates a sophisticated flavor profile. It's also incredibly aromatic and is perfect when complimented by white rice,

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Course: Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese, Hunan, Sichuan, Western China

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings:

Author: My Hungry Traveler

Equipment

Wok
Bowl

Ingredients

1 lb Steak, cut across the grain into thin slices around 1½ x 1½-inches (Sub: Lamb)
1 tbsp Ginger, peeled and minced
1 tbsp Garlic, minced
2 medium Fresh red chiles, stems and seeds removed, chopped
1 tbsp Dried red chili flakes
1 tbsp Ground cumin
3 stalks Scallion, green part only, cut into ¼-inch slices
1 tbsp Sesame oil
1½ cup Peanut oil

Marinade

2 tsp Soy sauce
1 tsp Dark soy sauce
1 tsp Salt
1½ tbsp Corn starch or potato flour
1 tbsp Water

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Instructions

Add the sliced beef to marinade and mix to coat. Set aside.
Heat the peanut oil in a wok until it reaches 300°F (150°C). Add beef slices and stir until they've all separated and browned slightly. Quickly remove and drain on paper towels.
Remove all but a few tbsp of oil. Turn heat to high and when oil begins to smoke, add ginger, chiles, chili flakes, garlic, and cumin. Stir-fry briefly until fragrant. return the beef slices to the wok. Season with a pinch of salt. Turn off heat.
To serve, mix in the scallion greens and toss. Stir in sesame oil and serve hot along with white rice.

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