La Xiang Niu Rou Si (stir-fried Shredded Beef With Chili)
La Xiang Niu Rou Si, also known as Stir-Fried Shredded Beef with Chili, is a classic dish from the Huaiyang Cuisine, known for its delicate flavors and meticulous preparation. This dish features tender strips of beef stir-fried with aromatic chili peppers, creating a spicy and savory flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4-5 dried red chili peppers, deseeded and cut into small pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch ginger, julienned
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (Chinese cooking wine)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp Sichuan peppercorns, toasted and ground
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the beef slices with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and sugar for 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Add the dried chili peppers and stir-fry until fragrant.
- Add the marinated beef slices and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they are just cooked. Remove from the wok and set aside.
- In the same wok, add a bit more oil if needed. Stir-fry the garlic, ginger, and green onions until aromatic.
- Return the beef to the wok, add the Sichuan peppercorn, and stir-fry for another minute. Season with salt to taste.
- Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with additional sliced green onions if desired.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 280 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Fat
- 15g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
Supplies
Wok or skillet Cutting board Knife Bowls for marinating Serving plate
Tools
Stovetop Tongs or spatula
Serving suggestions
Serve the La Xiang Niu Rou Si with steamed white rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a spicier kick, you can leave the seeds in the dried chili peppers or add extra Sichuan peppercorns.
Cost
$15