Peking Sesame Beef Recipe

Name: Peking Sesame Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon water; 1 ½ teaspoons dry white wine; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; 1 lb flank steaks (trimmed of fat) or 1 lb beef tenderloin, cut across the grain into 1/2-inch slices (trimmed of fat); 8 cups water; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 lb watercress; 3 cups oil; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 ½ teaspoons chopped green onions; ½ teaspoon chopped garlic; ½ teaspoon chopped peeled fresh ginger; 3 tablespoons water; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 ½ teaspoons sugar; ¼ teaspoon white pepper; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 ½ teaspoons oil

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon water
1 ½ teaspoons dry white wine
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 lb flank steaks (trimmed of fat) or 1 lb beef tenderloin, cut across the grain into 1/2-inch slices (trimmed of fat)
8 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
1 lb watercress
3 cups oil
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 ½ teaspoons chopped green onions
½ teaspoon chopped garlic
½ teaspoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 ½ teaspoons sugar
¼ teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 ½ teaspoons oil

1
Mix 1 tablespoon soy sauce,1 tablespoon water, wine and baking soda in large bowl or gallon-sized ziploc bag; add beef and marinade for 1 hour.
2
Meanwhile, boil water with salt in medium saucepan; add watercress and blanch 1 minute.
3
Drain well and let cool on paper towels.
4
Transfer to serving plate.
5
Remove beef from marinade and drain.
6
Heat oil in wok over medium-high heat.
7
Add cornstarch to beef and blend well.
8
Add beef to wok and fry 2 minutes.
9
Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
10
Discard all but 3 tablespoons of oil from wok.
11
Reheat oil over medium-high heat.
12
Add green onion, garlic and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant.
13
Add 3 tablespoons water,3 tablespoons soy sauce,sesame oil, sugar and pepper and bring to a boil.
14
Stir in beef and sesame seed and cook over high heat until sauce is almost evaporated.
15
Add rermaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and toss lightly to mix.
16
Spoon over watercress and serve.

2052

kcal

Calories

210

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon water, 1 ½ teaspoons dry white wine, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Peking Sesame Beef falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Peking Sesame Beef

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