Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean beef steak, sliced against the grain 1/4-inch thick and 2-inches long (easier if steaks are partially frozen)
  • 2 fluid ounces peanut oil
  • 2 dried red chili peppers, cut in half lengthwise
  • Marinade
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon shaoxing rice wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons gingerroot, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • Sauce
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon dried orange peel, soaked and coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon szechuan peppercorns, roasted and finely ground
  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

Method

  • In a bowl, mix all marinade ingredients well and let meat marinate in mixture for 20 minutes.
  • Combine sauce ingredients; set aside.
  • Heat wok over high heat, then add peanut oil (be careful of splattering).
  • Remove beef from marinade and stir-fry until browned (3 minutes).
  • Remove and let drain through a sieve.
  • Pour most of the oil out of the wok, reserving about 2 teaspoons.
  • Reheat the oil, and when it's very hot and smoking slightly, add the dried chili peppers and stir-fry for about 10 seconds.
  • Return the beef to the pan and add sauce.
  • Stir-fry for 3 minutes, mixing well.
  • Serve immediately.