Orange Beef recipes, December 28, 2022December 28, 2022 This Chinese orange beef recipe is full of complex flavor, from dried orange peels to a hint of heat from dried chili peppers. INGREDIENTS FOR THE BEEF:12 ounces beef flank steak(or top sirloin)1 tablespoon water2 teaspoons cornstarch2 teaspoons orange juice2 teaspoons vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)1 teaspoon oyster sauce¼ teaspoon baking soda1 pinch five spice powder (optional) FOR THE SAUCE:1/3 cup warm water1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon orange marmalade1/3 cup orange juice3 tablespoons light soy sauce2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine1/4 teaspoon sesame oil1/8 teaspoon white pepper FOR THE REST OF THE DISH:1/4 cup cornstarch(for dredging)1/3 cup vegetable oil (plus 1/2 tablespoon)1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups broccoli florets2 slices ginger7 whole dried red chili peppers5 pieces dried Mandarin orange peel (1 to 1 ½ inches/3 to 4 cm in size)1 star anise1 clove garlic (finely chopped)1 scallion (sliced at an angle into 2-inch/5cm) piecescornstarch slurry (2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water) Method First, prepare the beef: Slice the beef against the grain into 2- to 3-inch (5-7cm) pieces, between ⅛- to ¼-inch (about 0.5cm) thick. Add the beef to a medium bowl, along with the water, cornstarch, orange juice, oil, oyster sauce, baking soda, and five spice powder, if using. Marinate for 1 hour. Second, mix the sauce: In a medium bowl, add the warm water and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Then add the orange marmalade, orange juice, light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, and white pepper. Stir to combine, and set aside. ASSEMBLE THE DISH: Put ¼ cup of cornstarch in a shallow bowl or dish. Dredge a few pieces of the marinated beef, shaking off any excess cornstarch. (It’s best to dredge the beef right before adding it to the hot cooking oil—see next step). Heat ⅓ cup of vegetable oil in your wok over high heat, stirring for even heating, until it just starts to smoke. Spread a few beef slices evenly in the wok. Sear the beef in batches (each piece of beef should be in contact with the oil) for 45 seconds to 1 minute on each side, until browned. Drain away any excess oil from the beef, and remove the pieces from the wok. Repeat in batches until you’ve cooked all the beef. Set aside. In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil and add ½ teaspoon salt and ½ tablespoon oil. Add the broccoli, and cook for 45 seconds (or a few seconds longer if you like your broccoli softer). Drain and arrange the broccoli in a border around your serving plate. (If you prefer, you can also add the broccoli to the sauce later along with the beef.) Back to your wok. Remove the excess frying oil, leaving 1 tablespoon behind. Over medium-low heat, add the ginger slices, dried chilies, dried orange peel, and star anise. Stir to caramelize the ginger and toast the star anise and dried chilies—about 30 to 60 seconds. Add the garlic and scallions, stir-fry for another 30 seconds. Stir in the sauce and increase the heat to medium-high to bring the sauce to a simmer. Once simmering, slowly stir in the cornstarch slurry, and cook until the sauce thickens enough to coat a spoon. Toss in the beef (and the broccoli if you’d rather have it stirred into the sauce). Scoop onto the serving plate and serve immediately. Uncategorized