Spicy Sesame Beef Recipe
Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Servings:
4 Portions
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce, divided
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
  • 5 tablespoons cornstarch (or cornflour), divided
  • 3 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, divided
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • A few pinches chili flakes, divided
  • 1 pound sliced steak
  • 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, plus more for serving
  • 3 tablespoons neutral cooking oil, divided
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 scallion, sliced, to serve
Directions
  1. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and a pinch or two of chili flakes.
  2. Add the sliced steak to the bowl and mix well to coat. Set aside for 20 minutes to marinate.
  3. Meanwhile, mix together 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of sesame seeds in a medium-sized bowl.
  4. In a bowl or jug, combine together ½ cup water with 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar to create the sauce.
  5. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water to create a slurry.
  6. Add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  7. Remove the steak from the marinade and toss it in the cornstarch and sesame seed mixture to thoroughly coat.
  8. Transfer the coated beef to the hot pan.
  9. Fry the beef for 3 to 4 minutes, until browned.
  10. Remove the beef from the pan and set it onto a paper towel-covered plate to soak up any excess oil.
  11. Wipe out the pan, and then add 1 tablespoon cooking oil.
  12. Fry the finely chopped garlic and a pinch of chili flakes in the oil for 1 minute.
  13. Add the sauce from step 4 and brown sugar to the pan.
  14. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes, and then add the cornstarch slurry to thicken the mixture.
  15. Toss the crispy beef in the sauce.
  16. Serve, optionally garnished with sliced scallions, extra chili flakes, and sesame seeds.