Ingredients for Beef Dry Chili

• Boneless beef – 1 kg (cut into long, even strips)

• Mixed dried herbs – 1 tbsp

• Soy sauce – 1 tbsp

• White pepper (ground) – 1 tbsp

• Black pepper (ground) – 1 tbsp

• Chicken powder – 1 tbsp

• Garlic paste – 1 tbsp

• Ginger paste – 1 tbsp

• Salt – to taste

• Egg – 1

• Cornflour – 3 to 4 tbsp

• All-purpose flour – 3 to 4 tbsp

Sauce Ingredients

• Oil – 3 to 4 tbsp

• Garlic & ginger paste – 1 tbsp

• Ground black pepper – 1 tbsp

• Salt – to taste

• Chicken powder – 1 tbsp

• Soy sauce – 1 tbsp

• Oyster sauce – 1 tbsp

• Thai chili paste – 1 tbsp

• Water – as needed

• Onion (chopped) – 1

• Thai red chilies (chopped) – 2 to 3

• Spring onions – 2 (chopped)

Ingredients for Garlic Rice

• Oil – 2 tbsp

• Garlic (chopped) – 1 tbsp

• Cooked rice – ½ kg

• Soy sauce – 1 tbsp

• Black pepper – 1 tsp

• Chicken powder – 1 tbsp

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare and Marinate the Beef

1. Slice the boneless beef into long, even strips.

2. In a large mixing bowl, add the beef, dried herbs, soy sauce, white and black pepper, chicken powder, garlic and ginger paste, salt, beaten egg, cornflour, and all-purpose flour.

3. Mix everything well until evenly coated.

4. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2: Fry the Beef

1. Heat oil in a deep pan.

2. Deep-fry the marinated beef strips until golden and cooked through.

3. Remove the beef and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Step 3: Prepare the Sauce

1. In the same pan, heat fresh oil.

2. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until fragrant.

3. Add ground black pepper, salt, chicken powder, and soy sauce. Cook well.

4. Stir in oyster sauce and Thai chili paste. Add a bit of water to loosen the sauce.

5. Bring to a boil and simmer for a few minutes.

6. Add the fried beef and mix until coated in sauce.

7. Toss in chopped onions, Thai red chilies, and spring onions. Mix thoroughly.

8. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 4: Make Garlic Rice

1. Heat oil in a separate pan and sauté chopped garlic until golden.

2. Add cooked rice and stir-fry.

3. Mix in soy sauce, black pepper, and chicken powder.

4. Stir until rice is evenly seasoned and aromatic.

Serving Suggestion

Serve the spicy beef dry chili over a bed of garlic rice for a complete, mouthwatering meal that’s sure to impress.