Crispy Beef Slices Served with a Spicy Dip

Ingredients

• 1 lb. beef tenderloin, cut across the grain into thin slices 2 inches long
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 eggs, beaten
• cornstarch
• 1 tbsp. sesame seed oil
• Dip:
• 1 tbsp. fish sauce
• 4 tbsp. fish sauce, or light soy sauce
• 1/4 tsp. sugar
• 2 tsp. chili oil
• 2 tsp. finely minced root ginger
• 1 tsp. rice wine or dry sherry
• vegetable oil for deep frying

Directions

1. Mix the dip ingredients thoroughly in a bowl and set aside.

2. Mix all the other ingredients except the cornstarch in a second bowl and allow to marinate for 1 hour before cooking.

3. Dredge the beef slices in cornstarch. In a wok, deep-fry a few pieces at a time until golden brown. The color comes from the cornstarch and not the beef. Drain, and put on a dish and serve with the chili dip.

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