Crisp beef in chili sauce Recipe

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Crisp beef in chili sauce

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Ingredients:

1	lbs	Beef steak
		MARINADE
1	tbsp	Light soy sauce
2	tsp	Rice wine
1	tsp	Sesame oil
1/2	tsp	Salt
3	tbsp	Cornstarch
1	tbsp	All-purpose flour
2	cup	Peanut oil
		SAUCE
1 1/2	tbsp	Peanut oil
5		Dried chiles, halved
3	tbsp	Garlic, finely sliced
1	tsp	Salt
3	tbsp	Sugar
1/2	cup	Water
1	tsp	Cornstarch, mixed with
1	tsp	Water

Procedures:

1	Place the meat in the freezer for about 20 minutes, or until it is firm to the touch.
2	Cut it into slices against the grain, then finely shred the slices.
3	Combine the meat with the marinade and mix very well.
4	Soak the dried chiles in warm water.
5	When they are soft and pliable, cut them in half.
6	Heat a wok or large skillet until it is hot.
7	Add the 2 cups of oil and when it is very hot and almost smoking, deep-fry the beef in 2 batches.
8	Remove with a slotted spoon and drain the meat in a colander.
9	Heat a small saucepan and when it is hot, add the 1 ?tablespoons oil, garlic and chilies and stir-fry for 20 seconds.
10	Then add the rest of the sauce ingredients and simmer for 2 minutes.
11	Keep warm.
12	Reheat the oil in the wok until it is very hot.
13	Deep-fry the beef again until it is very crisp, about 1 minute.
14	Remove the beef with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels and place on a warm platter.
15	Gently toss the beef with the sauce and serve immediately.
16	Serves 4 as part of a chinese meal, or 2 as a single dish