Sammy Montgoms
Crispy Sticky Beef & Zucchini
4 servings
portions20 minutes
temps actif35 minutes
temps totalIngrédients
1 lb flank steak (thinly sliced)
1 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
1 tsp sesame oil
3/4 cup cornstarch
1 cup vegetable or canola oil (for frying)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp shaoxing wine
4 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
1 tbsp chilli oil or hot sauce of choice
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
3 garlic cloves (chopped fine)
1 tbsp fresh ginger (chopped fine)
1 tsp chill flakes
3 large zucchini (sliced into 1 inch pieces)
1 tsp sesame oil (for frying)
sesame seeds
green onions or chives
Instructions
Begin by slicing your beef into thin strips. Add the beef to a bowl along with the soy sauce and sesame oil. Mix to combine.
To a medium shallow bowl add your cornstarch. Add your beef into the cornstarch and mix to combine ensuring all of the pieces are fully covered. Let sit for 5 minutes while you prepare your marinade.
To a small bowl add all of your sauce mixture ingredients, mix really well and taste to adjust accordingly. Set aside.
Slice your zucchini into 1 inch pieces, set aside.
Grab a large frying pan add your vegetable or canola oil for frying and set to medium high heat. Once hot add your beef (one piece at a time) to avoid them from sticking together in the pan. Ensure to shake off any excess cornstarch as well.*Be sure not to over crowd the pan so work in batches if you need.
Fry for 2-4 minutes, or until cooked. Using a slotted spoon remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
Using a piece of paper towel remove any excess oil from the pan, or discard safely.
Turn the heat to a medium setting, add a tsp of sesame oil and then add your zucchini. Fry for 2-3 minutes (or longer if you like your veggies more cooked), add your beef and sauce and reduce heat to low/simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes just until everything begins to thicken and gets nice a hot.
Dish up, top with sesame seeds and green onions!
4 servings
portions20 minutes
temps actif35 minutes
temps total