Crispy sweet and sour beef
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Add two parts self-raising flour and one part cornflour to a bowl, then add water to make a batter.
- 2Add velveted beef to the batter.
- 3Take the beef and put it into cornstarch, mixing to ensure every piece is separated and doesn't stick together.
- 4Make the sauce by combining tomato sauce (ketchup), a little Worcestershire sauce, water, sugar, vinegar, and a tiny bit of red powder.
- 5Crank up the heat and fry the beef until it's crispy golden brown.
- 6Add the vegetables to the wok, then remove them quickly.
- 7Add the sauce to the wok and bring it to a boil.
- 8Add potato/flour to thicken the sauce.
- 9Add the crispy beef to the sauce.
- 10Serve the dish.
Ingredients
- 2 parts self-raising flour
- 1 part cornflour
- water
- velveted beef
- cornstarch
- tomato sauce
- Worcestershire sauce
- sugar
- vinegar
- red powder
- vegetables
- potato/flour
Equipment
wok
Tips
- Ensure every piece of beef is separated when coating in cornstarch to prevent sticking.
- Chinese restaurants crank up the heat for frying rather than double frying.
- Add vegetables straight in and straight out.
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