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Peking Beef

Cultural Context

Peking Beef is a popular dish inspired by the flavors of Beijing cuisine, showcasing the balance of sweet, savory, and umami notes. Traditionally, it highlights the use of fresh vegetables and tender beef, often served over rice or noodles. This dish has gained popularity beyond China, with variations appearing in Chinese restaurants around the world, making it a beloved choice for many.

ChineseCNmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 pound tri tip beef thin sliced into strips
1/2 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine (shaoxing)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon white pepper powder
1/2 cup corn starch for coating beef strips
2 to 3 cups oil for deep fried
3 tablespoons sweet red bean paste
1 tablespoon Chinese red vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil to sauté garlic

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often cheaper and similar in flavor.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in calories, while pork can be less expensive.

hoisin sauce

🥗Healthier: plum sauce

💰Cheaper: barbecue sauce

Plum sauce offers a similar sweetness, while barbecue sauce is more accessible.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

1

Prepare the beef by thinly slicing it into strips.

2

Marinate the beef with Chinese cooking wine, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, white pepper powder, and corn starch. Let it sit for a while.

3

Heat oil in a deep pan for frying.

4

Once the oil is hot, deep fry the marinated beef strips until golden brown and crispy.

5

In another pan, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant.

6

Add sweet red bean paste, Chinese cooking wine, soy sauce, Chinese red vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, and water to the sautéed garlic. Stir until well combined and heated through.

7

Serve the fried beef with the sauce drizzled over it.

Cooking Techniques

slicingmarinatingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

deep pansauté panknifecutting boardmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

soygluten

Also Known As

Beef Peking StylePeking-Style Beef

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