Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 30ml (2 tbsp) cornflour
  • 10ml (2 tsp) Chinese 5 spice powder
  • 250g (½ lb) rump steak, thinly sliced
  • 75ml (5 tbsp) vegetable oil
  • 1 red pepper, washed and julienned
  • 3 spring onions, peeled and sliced
  • 1 red chilli, washed and finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
  • 5cm (2in) fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
  • 45ml (3 tbsp) rice wine vinegar
  • 15ml (1 tbsp) dark soy sauce
  • 30ml (2 tbsp) sweet chilli sauce
  • 15ml (1 tbsp) brown sugar
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 30ml (2 tbsp) sesame seeds, toasted

Instruction

  • Mix the cornflour and Chinese 5 spice powder in a bowl.
  • When well mixed, coat the thin strips of steak in it.
  • Heat the oil in a wok until it starts smoking, then fry the meat in batches until everything is completely crisp.
  • Lift the crispy meat out and keep warm.
  • In the same wok, fry the pepper, chilli, garlic and ginger for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the vinegar, soy, chilli sauce, sugar and lime juice.
  • Let the sauce bubble for 3 minutes.
  • Incorporate the beef with the vegetables and sauce and serve immediately on top of cooked white rice.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and leftover spring onions. Enjoy!