1Slice up a carrot into thin strips. You could also use red bell pepper for this, but the creator likes the bite of a carrot.
2Slice up a carrot into thin strips. You could also use red bell pepper for this, but the creator likes the bite of a carrot.
3Slice up a carrot into thin strips. You could also use red bell pepper for this, but the creator likes the bite of a carrot.
4Mince a few cloves of garlic.
5Mince a few cloves of garlic.
6Mince a few cloves of garlic.
7Slice the top round into really thin strips, about ", against the grain.
8Slice the top round into really thin strips, about ", against the grain.
9Slice the top round into really thin strips, about ", against the grain.
10Place the sliced beef into a big bowl.
11Place the sliced beef into a big bowl.
12Place the sliced beef into a big bowl.
13Tenderize the beef with a little baking soda.
14Tenderize the beef with a little baking soda.
15Tenderize the beef with a little baking soda.
16Season it with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine or mirin, a little bit of sesame oil, one egg white, and a little bit of white pepper.
17Season it with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine or mirin, a little bit of sesame oil, one egg white, and a little bit of white pepper.
18Season it with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine or mirin, a little bit of sesame oil, one egg white, and a little bit of white pepper.
19Give it a good mix until everything is evenly coated.
20Give it a good mix until everything is evenly coated.
21Give it a good mix until everything is evenly coated.
22Set it aside and let it marinate for 15 minutes.
23Set it aside and let it marinate for 15 minutes.
24Set it aside and let it marinate for 15 minutes.
25In a small bowl, add soy sauce, dark soy sauce for color, rice vinegar, ketchup, honey, crushed red peppers to make it a little spicy, and a little cornstarch.
26In a small bowl, add soy sauce, dark soy sauce for color, rice vinegar, ketchup, honey, crushed red peppers to make it a little spicy, and a little cornstarch.
27In a small bowl, add soy sauce, dark soy sauce for color, rice vinegar, ketchup, honey, crushed red peppers to make it a little spicy, and a little cornstarch.
28Give the sauce a good mix until smooth.
29Give the sauce a good mix until smooth.
30Give the sauce a good mix until smooth.
31Coat the marinated beef in some plain cornstarch, making sure there's a good coating on it so it gets nice and crispy.
32Coat the marinated beef in some plain cornstarch, making sure there's a good coating on it so it gets nice and crispy.
33Coat the marinated beef in some plain cornstarch, making sure there's a good coating on it so it gets nice and crispy.
34Shake off any excess cornstarch.
35Shake off any excess cornstarch.
36Shake off any excess cornstarch.
37Heat oil in a wok or pan to 375°F.
38Heat oil in a wok or pan to 375°F.
39Heat oil in a wok or pan to 375°F.
40Add the beef into the fryer in batches.
41Add the beef into the fryer in batches.
42Add the beef into the fryer in batches.
43Fry them for about 3 to 4 minutes or until they get golden and crispy.
44Fry them for about 3 to 4 minutes or until they get golden and crispy.
45Fry them for about 3 to 4 minutes or until they get golden and crispy.
46Once it looks something like this, strain it.
47Once it looks something like this, strain it.
48Once it looks something like this, strain it.
49Repeat for the next batch.
50Repeat for the next batch.
51Repeat for the next batch.
52In a wok, heat 1 tbsp of oil.
53In a wok, heat 1 tbsp of oil.
54In a wok, heat 1 tbsp of oil.
55Add garlic and give it a quick sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
56Add garlic and give it a quick sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
57Add garlic and give it a quick sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
58Pour in the sauce and let it boil and thicken for about 1 minute on medium-high heat.
59Pour in the sauce and let it boil and thicken for about 1 minute on medium-high heat.
60Pour in the sauce and let it boil and thicken for about 1 minute on medium-high heat.
61Add the sliced carrots and stir-fry for 1 minute.
62Add the sliced carrots and stir-fry for 1 minute.
63Add the sliced carrots and stir-fry for 1 minute.
64Add the fried beef and give it a really good toss on medium heat.
65Add the fried beef and give it a really good toss on medium heat.
66Add the fried beef and give it a really good toss on medium heat.
67Once everything is evenly coated, it's ready to eat. Serve with rice or noodles and enjoy!
68Once everything is evenly coated, it's ready to eat. Serve with rice or noodles and enjoy!
69Once everything is evenly coated, it's ready to eat. Serve with rice or noodles and enjoy!
Ingredients
1 lb top round, or flank steak or sirloin
1 lb top round, or flank steak or sirloin
1 lb top round, or flank steak or sirloin
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine or mirin
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine or mirin
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine or mirin
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp sesame oil
0.125 tsp white pepper, or black pepper
0.125 tsp white pepper, or black pepper
0.125 tsp white pepper, or black pepper
1 egg white
1 egg white
1 egg white
1 cup cornstarch, for coating
1 cup cornstarch, for coating
1 cup cornstarch, for coating
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 medium carrot, thin matchstick
1 medium carrot, thin matchstick
1 medium carrot, thin matchstick
3 cups neutral oil for frying
3 cups neutral oil for frying
3 cups neutral oil for frying
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
1.5 tbsp dark soy sauce
1.5 tbsp dark soy sauce
1.5 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp rice vinegar
3 tbsp ketchup
3 tbsp ketchup
3 tbsp ketchup
3 tbsp honey
3 tbsp honey
3 tbsp honey
1 tsp crushed red pepper or to taste
1 tsp crushed red pepper or to taste
1 tsp crushed red pepper or to taste
0.5 tbsp cornstarch
0.5 tbsp cornstarch
0.5 tbsp cornstarch
baking soda
baking soda
baking soda
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp oil
Equipment
big bowlsmall bowlwokstrainerpanfryer
Tips
If you don't have dark soy sauce, do not substitute it for regular soy sauce as it will be too salty.
If you don't like ketchup, this recipe is not for you.