Spicy Crispy Beef - A Flavorful and Crunchy Delight

Spicy Crispy Beef is a popular dish with a perfect combination of flavors and textures. This recipe features tender strips of beef coated in a spicy and crispy batter, served with a tangy and savory sauce. It is a delightful dish that will satisfy your cravings for spice and crunch. The dish requires some preparation time, but the end result is well worth the effort. Serve this Spicy Crispy Beef as an appetizer or as a main course, and let your taste buds savor the explosion of flavors.

Ingredients

• 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine cornstarch, flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well.
2. Add water to the dry ingredients and stir until a smooth batter is formed.
3. Add the sliced beef to the batter and toss until each piece is well coated.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot over medium-high heat.
5. Carefully drop the beef slices into the hot oil, one by one, ensuring they do not stick together. Fry in batches if necessary.
6. Fry the beef for about 3-4 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Remove from the oil using a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, honey, Sriracha sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger to make the sauce.
8. Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
9. Add the sliced green onions to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until they begin to soften.
10. Add the fried beef slices to the skillet and pour the sauce over them. Toss to coat the beef evenly with the sauce.
11. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine and the sauce to thicken slightly.
12. Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
13. Serve the Spicy Crispy Beef hot as an appetizer or a main course with steamed rice or noodles.

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