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Sesame Beef with Asparagus

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Submitted by cindyathome

YIELD

4 servings

PREP

20 min

COOK

45 min

READY

1 hrs

Ingredients

6 173.4
OUNCES ML/G BEEF, STEAK *
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML BAKING SODA
3 3
CLOVES CLOVES GARLIC
1 1
EACH EACH EGG WHITES *
¼ 1.3
TEASPOONS ML SALT
1 15
TABLESPOON ML SESAME SEEDS
5 25
TEASPOONS ML SUGAR
¾ 3.8
TEASPOON ML CORNSTARCH
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML SOY SAUCE, TAMARI
2 1E+1
TEASPOONS ML SESAME OIL
4 4
EACH EACH RED CHILI PEPPERS
dried *

Directions

Slice steak into broad ⅛ inch thick strips, about 1 inch wide and 6 inches long.

In a small bowl combine steak strips with baking soda, crushed garlic cloves and ¼ cup cold water.

Mix well and soak 5 hours.

Rinse steak slices and dry well on paper towels.

In a small bowl mix together egg white and salt, stirring vigorously until egg white foams.

Stir in sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon peanut oil and cornstarch.

Add steak and toss to coat. Marinate ½ hour at room temperature.

In another small bowl, combine thin soy sauce, Shao Hsing, remaining 4 teaspoons sugar, vinegar, sesame oil and sesame paste; set aside.

In a wok heat remaining 4 cups peanut oil over high heat to 375℉ (190℃).

Drain beef, pat dry then deep-fry 45 seconds, turning pieces several times with a metal spoon.

Using a slotted spoon, remove beef and drain on paper towels.

When oil returns to 375 degrees, deep-fry 15 seconds more, remove beef, and drain.

Repeat deep-frying, 15 seconds, a third time.

Remove beef and drain on clean paper towels.

When oil returns to 375 degrees, deep-fry asparagus and red bell pepper 30 seconds.

Drain on paper towels.

Drain off all but 1 tablespoon oil from wok and increase heat to high.

Add chili peppers, scallions, chopped garlic and chopped ginger; stir-fry 1 minute.

Add asparagus and red pepper; stir-fry 10 seconds and add beef.

Stir in soy sauce mixture, bring to a boil and serve immediately with rice.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 37g (1.3 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 72 43% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 670mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Sugars g
Protein 3g
Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 7%
Calcium 4% Iron 4%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb
 
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