Category: Main-Course Recipes
Cuisine: Chinese Cuisine
Cooking Method: Frying, Marinating, Stir-Frying
Yields:
4 Servings
Difficulty: Medium
Prep Time: 20 Mins
Cook Time:
6 Mins
Total Time:
26 Mins
Orange peel beef is a traditional dish that blends traditional Chinese medicine dried orange peel and beef. The dried peel of citrus fruit, commonly known as dried orange peel, emanates a distinctive aroma and a slightly bitter flavor. It is widely used in Chinese cuisine and is highly regarded for its medicinal properties such as aiding digestion and dispelling cold. Orange peel beef uses high-quality beef, carefully seasoned, and cooked to produce a rich aroma and flavor that has become a classic and beloved delicacy.
Ingredients
Adjust Servings
- Marinade:
- Sauce:
Instructions
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Combine the beef and marinade ingredients and marinate for about 20 minutes.
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Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside.
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Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F (about 190°C). Fry the beef in the oil until it browns. Remove the beef from the wok and set it aside.
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In the wok, reserve 1 tablespoon (13g) of oil. Add red chili peppers, green onions, minced garlic, and minced ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant. Put the fried beef back into the wok and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the orange zest and orange peel to the wok. Pour in the sauce mixture and stir-fry for another minute until the sauce thickens. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles. Enjoy!
