Sichuan Beef With Black Pepper Recipe

(hei jiao niu rou)

Ingredients :

300 g	Beef filet, cut into 2 cm cubes
2 tbsp	Chinese rice wine
2 tsp	Black peppercorns, coarsely crushed
1 tsp	Sichuan black peppercorns, crushed
1 tsp	Sesame oil
2 tsp	Light soy sauce
2 tsp	Oyster sauce
1 tbsp	Garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp	Water
1/2 tsp	Salt
1/4 tsp	White pepper, ground
-	Oil for deep frying
-	Sliced lettuce for garnish

Method :

Prepare the beef filet by marinating it in a bowl, adding rice wine, salt, white pepper and water.
Massage it well for approx. 30 seconds until all the liquid is absorbed by the beef.
Heat oil and deep-fry the beef over very high heat for approx. 25 seconds to seal in the juices and then drain excess oil and set aside.
Leave only 1 teaspoon of oil stir-fry the garlic for a few seconds, then add the beef and all other ingredients, except for the lettuce.
Stir-fry fro a few seconds until well mixed.
Serve immediately on a bed of shredded lettuce.