Crispy Chilli Beef Sweet Sauce (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main

01 - 200 g rump or sirloin steak, thinly sliced
02 - 1 egg
03 - 120 g corn starch or potato starch
04 - 0.5 sweet onion, sliced
05 - 0.5 bell pepper, sliced
06 - 2 spring onions, sliced
07 - 2 hot bird’s eye chillies, sliced

→ Beef Marinade

08 - 1 tbsp light soy sauce
09 - 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
10 - 1 tsp sesame oil
11 - 0.5 tsp sugar
12 - 0.25 tsp white pepper

→ Stir Fry Sauce

13 - 3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
14 - 2 tbsp ketchup
15 - 2 tbsp light soy sauce
16 - 1 tsp white or rice vinegar
17 - 1 tbsp sugar
18 - 0.5 tsp salt

# Instructions:

01 - Slice beef into thin strips. Combine with soy sauce, ginger garlic paste, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper. Mix thoroughly, cover, and marinate for 15 minutes.
02 - Combine sweet chilli sauce, ketchup, light soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
03 - Add the egg to marinated beef and mix well. Dredge the strips in corn or potato starch, ensuring even coating and separation of pieces. Shake off excess flour.
04 - Heat oil in a wok or deep pan to 175°C. Fry the coated beef strips in batches for 1-2 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels or a rack.
05 - In a clean wok, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Sauté sliced onions for a few seconds, then add bell pepper and continue to stir fry briefly.
06 - Add fried beef strips to the wok with the vegetables. Pour in reserved sauce, then add spring onions and chillies. Toss over high heat for 1-2 minutes to glaze and combine all components.
07 - Transfer immediately to serving plates. Enjoy hot, optionally paired with steamed rice or noodles.

# Notes:

01 - For maximum crispiness, fry beef in small batches and serve fresh.