Description
Crispy Fried Garlic Beef is a flavorful and savory dish featuring thinly sliced beef marinated in a garlic shallot paste and a blend of savory sauces, then coated with flour and pan-fried to golden perfection. Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, this delicious meal pairs beautifully with lime wedges and steamed rice for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Garlic Shallot Paste
- 10 cloves garlic
- 1 shallot
- 2 tablespoons water
Marinade
- 1 pound thinly sliced beef
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup flour (for coating)
Instructions
- Make garlic shallot paste: Blend the garlic cloves, shallot, and water in a blender or food processor until smooth to create a flavorful base for the marinade.
- Marinate beef: In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced beef with the garlic shallot paste. Add oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, pepper, and cornstarch. Mix everything well to ensure the beef is evenly coated. Allow it to marinate for at least 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Coat beef: Sprinkle the flour over the marinated beef slices, gently mixing until every piece is thoroughly coated with flour to create the crispy outer texture.
- Fry beef: Heat oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Fry the beef slices in batches, carefully stirring or flipping occasionally, until the coating turns a light golden brown and becomes crisp. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even cooking.
- Serve: Serve the crispy fried garlic beef hot, garnished with lime wedges and accompanied by steamed rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use thinly sliced beef for quick and even cooking.
- Marinate for at least 15 minutes, but longer marination can enhance the flavors further.
- Adjust the amount of oil based on the size of your pan to avoid greasy results.
- Maintain medium-low heat to cook the beef evenly without burning the coating.
- Lime wedges add a fresh, tangy contrast to the rich, savory flavor of the beef.
