Recipe of Szechuan Beef

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) flank steak, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1/4 cup Szechuan peppercorns
• 2-3 dried red chilies, de-seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
• 1/4 cup peanuts (optional)
• Steamed rice for serving

Directions

1. 1

   Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the vegetable oil and let it heat until it shimmers.

2. 2

   Add the Szechuan peppercorns and dried red chilies. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove and discard any excess peppercorns.

3. 3

   Add the sliced beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until it's no longer pink. Remove the beef from the wok and set it aside.

4. 4

   In the same wok, add the minced garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds.

5. 5

   Return the cooked beef to the wok, and add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the beef is evenly coated with the sauce.

6. 6

   Add the chopped scallions and peanuts (if using), and stir-fry for an additional minute.

7. 7

   Serve the Szechuan Beef hot over steamed rice. Enjoy your homemade Szechuan culinary delight!