Sesame Beef Stir Fry Recipe

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat and pork is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier and canola oil is more affordable.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener, while flour is usually cheaper.

Make the sauce by mixing 3/4 cup of water, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of ginger juice, 1 teaspoon of cooking wine, 1 teaspoon of garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of hot pepper in a bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 4 tablespoons of water to the sauce mixture and mix well.

For the beef, combine 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 2-3 tablespoons of cornstarch, and 1 egg in a bowl and mix until combined.

Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350°F.

Add the beef to the hot oil and fry for 1-2 minutes until cooked, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Remove the beef from the oil and set aside.

Pour the prepared sauce into the hot pan and bring to a simmer.

Add the fried beef to the sauce and mix well to coat.

Sprinkle sesame seeds over the beef and sauce before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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