Crispy Orange Beef

Recipe View 5 mins 1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather and prepare all ingredients for efficient cooking. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 30 mins 2. Dry Beef: Arrange the thinly sliced beef in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Place in the refrigerator to dry for at least 30 minutes. This helps achieve maximum crispiness. (30 minutes)

Recipe View 25 mins 3. Cook Rice: In a medium saucepan, combine water and rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and the water is absorbed. (25 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins 4. Prepare Orange Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, rice vinegar, orange juice concentrate, soy sauce, and salt. Set aside for later use. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins 5. Heat Oil: Pour oil into a wok or large, heavy-bottomed skillet. Heat over medium-high heat until shimmering. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins 6. Coat Beef: Toss the dried beef in cornstarch, ensuring each piece is lightly and evenly coated. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins 7. Fry Beef: Working in small batches, carefully add the coated beef to the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on a wire rack to drain excess oil. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins 8. Sauté Aromatics: Drain most of the oil from the wok, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Add the grated ginger, minced garlic, and orange zest to the wok. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 7 mins 9. Simmer Sauce: Cook and stir the aromatics for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Pour in the prepared orange sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the sauce thickens into a syrupy consistency, about 5-7 minutes. (7 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins 10. Combine Beef and Sauce: Add the fried beef back to the wok. Stir to coat the beef evenly in the orange sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, until the beef is heated through. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins 11. Serve: Serve the Crispy Orange Beef hot over steamed rice. Garnish with steamed or blanched broccoli florets. Enjoy immediately! (2 minutes)