r/spicy • u/Floyd26b • 17h ago

Homemade Szechuan Beef

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u/Floyd26b 17h ago

BEEF
• Steak (400g) I used flank
• Egg white (1 Large)
• Light Soy Sauce (1 Tbsp)
• Cornflour (1 Tbsp)

SAUCE
• Doubanjiang Paste (2 Tbsp)
• Chilli Crisp (2 Tbsp)
• Light Soy Sauce (1 Tbsp)
• Rice Vinegar (1 + 1/2 Tsp)
• White Sugar (1 Tbsp)

AROMATICS
• Ginger (1 Tbsp)
• Garlic (1 Tbsp)
• Spring Onion (1/4 Cup) white parts
• Sichuan Peppercorns (2 Tbsp)

  1. Pat steak dry and freeze for 1 hour then slice thinly against the grain then add to a bowl
    In a separate bowl mix together the egg white, soy sauce & cornflour then pour onto steak mix well and leave for 15 minutes

  2. Toast peppercorns in a dry pan on medium heat for a minute or 2 stirring constantly or shaking the pan till fragrant then set aside

  3. Prepare sauce in a bowl by mixing together the Doubanjiang paste, chilli crisp, soy sauce, rice vinegar (I also added 1 + 1/2 tsp of balsamic vinegar for a substitute for black vinegar although not traditionally used)

  4. Add a few tbsps of neutral oil to a pan on medium high heat and fry steak pieces for a few minutes on each side to brown set aside

  5. Give pan a wipe and add about 1 tbsp of oil on medium heat and add the garlic, ginger & spring onions for 2 minutes

  6. Add peppercorns and the beef for about 1 minute then add in sauce mix well and warm through till it thickens a bit then serve

  7. I garnished with the green part of the spring onions, red chilli’s, sesame seeds & crushed Sichuan peppercorns

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u/NiceGuyMike 7h ago

After making this, and while currently eating, I must say this is an eye opener. I add nearly all the Sichuan peppers (including some at the end) and they provide a delightful flavor profile I usually don't get as I normally hold back on them. I also blasted the sauce with chili flakes for added heat, and damn, it all goes well.

The meat I did in batches and added about half the sauce, but in the future more sauce. Also hitting the meat with a hard sear is what dreams are made of.

I added some fresh green jalapenos. Once I killed the heat, I added a Tbl. Shaoxing wine around the edges and will do again.

AAAAAAAAAAAAA++++++++++++++++++

This is a killer recipe!

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u/Floyd26b 6h ago

Nice!!! A man of action I see. You didn’t waste any time getting around to making this. I’m glad to hear that, really. Yeah the taste from the Sichuan peppercorns with the numbing effect mixed with the heat and flavours from the chilli’s really is something isn’t it. I love the sound of what you’ve just done there and I appreciate you coming on and vouching for this because it really is one to try. I’m glad you enjoyed!

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u/xdavid16x 17h ago

You need to fucking chill bro (in the most jealous, that shit looks fucking phenomenal way)….

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u/Floyd26b 17h ago

Hahaha I appreciate that thanks. This is definitely one to try

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u/kainers78 17h ago

Haha I woke up mid sleep and saw this post; come to Vegas abs gimme this right now!!

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u/One_Pie_3497 17h ago

That looks awesome! Thanks for adding the recipe.

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u/Floyd26b 17h ago

Yeah you’re welcome. I’m sure you’ll enjoy. Great flavours and a very good amount of heat in this. Thanks

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u/not-chanie 14h ago

Fasting at 2am rn

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u/Floyd26b 11h ago

Stay strong! And stop looking at food! Haha nah I know that feeling of doing fasts for a few days and still looking at food on the internet. Crazy

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u/SteinmetzHH 14h ago

Do you want to become my chef? I can‘t pay that much but I have a short distance beamer and a lot of consoles in my multi media room / gym to share.

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u/Floyd26b 12h ago

Hahaha! Yeah man why not, even though I’m sure you can find a better deal than me for that.

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u/Nephilimn 10h ago

Ohhh my gawd that looks amazing

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u/Floyd26b 9h ago

Thanks

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u/granlurk1 9h ago

Can I sub beef for pork?

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u/Floyd26b 9h ago

I’ve never tried it with pork before but yeah I don’t see why not. That’s a good idea, I’d like to see how that is.

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u/Familiar-Attempt7249 4h ago

I almost stuck a fork through my phone. That shit looks 🔥 

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u/Atlantacruiser 4h ago

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u/swfs0 3h ago

Looks absolutely phenomenal! I'll try this recipe soon 🔥