Spicy Cumin Beef (Xinjiang inspired)
Spicy Cumin Beef is inspired by Xinjiang Cumin Lamb, but using beef that is more widely available. It pays homage to the culinary traditions of Xinjiang, a region in China renowned for its diverse and bold culinary creations that blend the best of Chinese and Middle Eastern cuisine.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 200 g beef sliced
- 3 bunches coriander
- 1/2 red onion finely sliced
- 1/2 inch ginger chopped
- 6 cloves garlic chopped
Marinade
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Seasoning
- 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Place the beef in a mixing bowl and add the marinade ingredients. Mix well and let it marinade for 30 minutes.
- Chop the coriander into 1-inch lengths, and separate the stalks and leaves. Then prepare the rest of the ingredients and the seasoning.
- Heat up oil in your pan until smoking hot. Then pour in the beef and let it sear for 1 minute before turning to sear the other side for another minute until it is browned. Transfer the beef to a plate.
- Return to the pan, turn down the heat and stir fry the red onion, ginger, garlic and coriander stalks until fragrant. Add the beef and seasoning and continue to stir fry for another minute until well combined.
- Garnish with coriander leaves and serve!