Name: Crispy orange-glazed beef
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: Oil for deep-frying; 1 cup (250 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup (125 ml) tapioca starch or cornstarch; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sugar; 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt; 3/4 cup (180 ml) lager or pale ale; 1/2 cup (125 ml) water; 1 lb (454 g) cold leftover roast beef, cut into strips; 1/4 cup (60 ml) tapioca starch or cornstarch; 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce; 2 teaspoons (10 ml) tapioca starch; 1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) rice vinegar; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; Grated zest of 2 oranges; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chopped fresh ginger; 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) hot pepper flakes or cayenne; Juice of 2 oranges

Preparation

- Preheat the oil in the deep fryer to high. Preheat the oven to 100°C (200°F). Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
Batter
- In a bowl, combine all the dry ingredients. Add the liquids, whisking until the batter is smooth. Set aside.
- In another bowl, combine the beef and the starch.
- Divide the beef into 5 equal portions. Coat 1 portion with batter. Drop the battered strips 1 by 1 into the fryer to prevent them from sticking together. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain, transfer to the baking sheet and keep warm in the oven. Repeat with the remaining portions.
Sauce
- In a bowl, combine the soy sauce and starch. Set aside.
- In a large skillet or wok, bring the sugar, vinegar, garlic, orange zest, ginger and hot pepper flakes to a boil. Simmer until the sugar is golden brown. Add the orange juice and simmer for 1 minute.
- Add the soy sauce mixture, whisking constantly. Bring to a boil. Off the heat, add the beef and toss lightly with a spatula until well coated.
- Serve immediately.

Crispy orange-glazed beef

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