Sweet And Tangy Chilli Beef

Sweet And Tangy Chilli Beef
  • Author: Ching-He Huang

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this mouth-watering dish that combines tender slices of beef with a zesty sweet and tangy dressing. The juicy mangoes add a refreshing touch to this Asian-inspired creation that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. A perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and savory notes in every bite makes this dish a standout choice for a flavorful meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 4 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp orange juice
  • 1 tsp groundnut oil
  • 1-2 tsp caster sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp honey
  • ½ small cucumber
  • 1 green chilli
  • 1 tbsp groundnut oil
  • 250g/9oz beef
  • 1 tsp Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry
  • pinch crushed dried chilli
  • 1 tsp light soy sauce
  • pinch ground white pepper
  • 1 large handful baby spinach
  • 2 heads pak choi
  • 1 small mango

Instructions

  • For the sweet and tangy dressing, mix together the light soy sauce, lemon juice, orange juice, groundnut oil, caster sugar and honey in a small bowl. Whisk well to combine, then add the cucumber and chilli. Stir and set aside.
  • For the beef, heat a wok until smoking and add the groundnut oil, then add the beef and stir fry for a few seconds. Add the rice wine or sherry and cook for one minute.
  • Add the crushed dried chilli flakes, light soy sauce and pinch of ground white pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the beef is cooked to your liking.
  • To serve, scatter the spinach and sliced pak choi over a serving plate and spoon the chilli beef into the middle. Drizzle over the sweet and tangy dressing, sprinkle over the finely diced mangoes and serve immediately.

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Cook Time

10M

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Serves 2