Szechuan Double Cooked Beef

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Szechuan (also known as Sichuan) double cooked beef is a popular dish in Chinese cuisine, particularly in the Sichuan province of China. The name "double cooked" refers to the cooking process, which involves stir-frying the beef twice.

Here are the basic steps to make Szechuan double cooked beef:

1. Slice the beef (usually flank steak) into thin strips and marinate it in a mixture of soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch.

2. Heat a wok or large frying pan over high heat and stir-fry the beef until it is browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the wok and set it aside.

3. In the same wok, add some oil and stir-fry sliced ginger, garlic, and dried red chilies until they are fragrant.

4. Add the beef back into the wok and stir-fry it with the aromatics for a few more minutes.

5. Add some Szechuan peppercorns, sugar, and dark soy sauce to the wok and stir-fry everything together until the beef is coated in the sauce.

6. Serve the double cooked beef over rice and garnish with sliced scallions and crushed peanuts.

The key to a delicious Szechuan double cooked beef is the use of Szechuan peppercorns, which give the dish its signature numbing and spicy flavor. You can adjust the amount of chilies and peppercorns to your taste.

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