Beef Slices in Chili Oil Recipe (Fuqi Feipian)

beef tripe

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Chicken breast is leaner while pork belly is more affordable.

Sichuan peppercorns

🥗Healthier: black pepper

💰Cheaper: white pepper

Black pepper offers similar heat, while white pepper is more commonly available.

chili oil

🥗Healthier: homemade chili oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil with chili flakes

Homemade chili oil can control spiciness and cost.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil provides health benefits while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

Boil beef tripe and beef shank in a pot of water until tender, about 1-2 hours.

Remove the meat and let it cool before slicing thinly.

Prepare a marinade by mixing soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a bowl.

Add Sichuan peppercorns to the marinade and let it infuse for 10 minutes.

Toss the sliced meat in the marinade until well coated.

Chill the marinated meat in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Slice cucumbers and carrots into thin strips for garnish.

Arrange the chilled meat on a serving plate, topped with cucumber and carrot strips.

Drizzle with additional chili oil and sesame oil before serving.

Garnish with chopped scallions and crushed peanuts.

Serve cold as an appetizer or main dish.

Cooking Techniques

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