Description
This Sweet and Sticky Crispy Beef recipe brings a delicious crunch to your dinner table, coated in a glossy, sweet and savory sauce that will have you licking your fingers for every last bit.
The joy of this dish lies not just in its tantalizing flavor, but also in its simplicity and versatility. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner that impresses or a satisfying meal that brings a touch of gourmet to your home cooking, this recipe delivers. It’s a celebration of textures
Ingredients
1.5 lbs top sirloin steak (flank steak or skirt steak also work)
1 cup potato starch (divided, can substitute with corn starch for a less crispy result)
Oil for deep frying (peanut, canola, or vegetable oil recommended)
Beef Marinade:
1 small onion
2 cloves garlic
4–5 slices ginger (thinly sliced)
1 tablespoon light soy sauce (reduced sodium)
Sweet and Sticky Sauce:
¾ cup honey
¼ cup + 2 tablespoons light soy sauce (reduced sodium)
½ cup water
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
½ tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon shaoxing cooking wine
Corn Starch Slurry:
5 teaspoons corn starch
6 teaspoons water
Garnish & Toppings (Optional):
1–2 stalks green onion, chopped
Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
Marinate the Beef: Slice steak into 1 cm wide strips. Blitz onion, garlic, and ginger in a food processor into a paste. Combine with beef and soy sauce. Marinate for 1 hour in the fridge or 20-30 minutes at room temperature.
Deep Frying the Beef: Coat beef lightly in ½ cup potato starch. Heat oil in a heavy pot to 375°F. Deep fry beef in small batches until crispy, about 1-2 minutes. Double fry for extra crispiness.
Sweet & Sticky Sauce: Remove oil from pot. Combine sauce ingredients except corn starch slurry on medium-low heat until boiling. Add slurry, stir until thickened. Coat crispy beef in sauce.
Serve immediately with rice.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 500