Chilli beef

Chilli beef

Ingredients

1. Beef (thinly sliced) - 250 g
2. Garlic pods - 5 nos
3. Green chillies - 4 nos
4. Soya sauce - 2 tablespoon
5. White pepper powder - 1 teaspoon
6. Black pepper powder - 1 teaspoon
7. Sugar - 1 teaspoon
8. Water - 1 cup
9. Spring onions (chopped) - 2 tablespoon
10. Cornflour - as required
11. Egg - 1 no

Preparation Method

1. Mix together 1 tablespoon soya sauce, 1/2 teaspoon each of black and white pepper powder, egg and enough cornflour to make a good coating.
2. Marinate the beef with the above mixture for about 10 mins.
3. Deep fry beef in hot oil, until golden brown.
4. Remove and drain the oil.
   :- Be careful not to burn the beef.
5. In a mixer, chop and grind garlic and chillies to make a paste.
6. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan.
7. Fry the chilly-garlic paste for around 30 secs on medium heat.
   :- Do not burn.
8. Add water to the pan.
9. Add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of white pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 tablespoon of soya sauce and sugar.
10. Allow it to boil.
11. Add the fried beef pieces.
12. Allow it to cook for a few more mins, until the gravy thickens.
13. Add the chopped spring onions and stir for 10 secs and remove from heat.