Description
Crispy Fried Garlic Beef is a flavorful and savory dish featuring tender slices of beef marinated in a rich garlic and shallot paste with oyster and soy sauces, then lightly coated in flour and pan-fried until golden and crispy. Perfectly paired with lime wedges and rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Garlic Shallot Paste
- 10 cloves garlic
- 1 shallot
- 2 tablespoons water
Marinade
- 1 pound thinly sliced beef
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Coating
- 1/2 cup flour
For Frying
- Vegetable oil (for frying, quantity as needed)
To Serve
- Lime wedges
- Cooked rice
Instructions
- Prepare Garlic Shallot Paste: Blend garlic cloves, shallot, and water in a blender or food processor until you achieve a smooth, consistent paste to infuse the beef with rich flavor.
- Marinate Beef: In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced beef with the garlic shallot paste, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, pepper, and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly to coat the beef evenly and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes to absorb the seasonings.
- Coat with Flour: Sprinkle the flour over the marinated beef. Toss and mix until each beef slice is completely and evenly coated, which helps create the crispy exterior when fried.
- Pan-Fry the Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Fry the beef slices in batches to avoid overcrowding, turning or stirring occasionally until the outer coating turns lightly golden brown and crispy, cooking through without burning. This should take about 10 minutes per batch depending on thickness.
- Serve: Transfer the crispy fried garlic beef to a serving plate and serve immediately while hot. Accompany with fresh lime wedges to squeeze over the beef and steamed rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use thinly sliced beef for quicker marinating and frying.
- Do not overcrowd the pan while frying to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Adjust frying heat as needed to prevent burning the garlic paste coating.
- Adding lime juice enhances the flavor with a fresh, tangy contrast.
- Can be served with steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
