Water-Boiled Beef, a iconic Sichuan dish, tender beef slices drenched in a spicy, numbing broth, are a favorite for spice lovers. Here’s a simple guide to recreate it at home.
Ingredients: 300g beef sirloin (sliced thin), 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp starch, 1 egg white (for marinating), 50g Sichuan peppercorns, 10 dried chilies, 3 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp ginger, 2 tbsp doubanjiang (broad bean paste), vegetable oil, and greens (e.g., bok choy).
Steps:
1. Marinate the beef: Mix slices with soy sauce, starch, egg white, and 1 tbsp oil. Set aside for 20 minutes.
2. Prep the broth: Heat 4 cups water, add ginger, garlic, and doubanjiang. Simmer for 10 minutes, then season with salt.
3. Cook the greens: Blanch bok choy in the broth, then line a serving bowl.
4. Poach the beef: Bring broth to a boil, add beef slices in batches. Cook for 30-60 seconds until just tender. Transfer to the bowl.
5. Make the spicy oil: Heat oil until smoking, stir-fry peppercorns and chilies until fragrant. Pour over the beef.
Serve hot with steamed rice for a fiery, satisfying meal. Adjust spice levels to your taste!
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