BEEF Á LA SICHUAN RECIPES

Steps:

• Mix all of the sauce ingredients together and set aside.
• Julienne your carrots and celery and set aside.
• Place the beef in a medium bowl. Add the cornstarch and toss to make sure each piece is thoroughly coated. Set aside for 10 minutes.
• In a large skillet (or wok), fry the sliced meat in hot oil until crispy to your liking (3-5 minutes). Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Drain used oil, if any.
• In the same pan (or wok), add the sesame oil. Bring to high heat and then add the following ingredients one at a time and then give a good stir before adding the next ingredient: the celery, crushed red pepper flakes followed by carrots.
• After adding the carrots, stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add fried meat and green onions. Add sauce and bring to a fast boil. Cook for 1 minute and serve immediately over rice.

Steps:

• In a medium bowl combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, hot mustard, rice vinegar, chili oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Mix well and set aside.
• Julienne carrots and celery. Slice the green onions. Place the beef strips into a medium bowl. Add the cornstarch and toss to coat. Make sure each piece is thoroughly coated. Set aside for 10 minutes. Heat ¼ cup of peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced beef and fry until crispy (about 3-5 minutes) and done to your liking. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
• Drain the oil from the wok. In the same pan used to cook the beef, add sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add celery and give it a good stir, then add ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes and stir again, and then add carrots and stir. Stir-fry the vegetables for 30 seconds.
• Add the fried meat and green onions. Pour in the sauce mixture and bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute.