Q: Can I use different cuts of beef for this recipe?
A: Yes, you can use different cuts, but ensure they are tender and suitable for quick boiling.
Q: What can be used as a substitute for fresh chicken juice?
A: You can use chicken broth or stock as a substitute for fresh chicken juice.
Q: Is it necessary to use both chili powder and Sichuan peppercorn powder?
A: Yes, for an authentic taste, it’s recommended to use both, but you can adjust the quantities according to your spice tolerance.
Authentic Sichuan Spicy Boiled Beef
Notes
Ingredients:
- Beef (grain-fed, U.S.) - 200g
- Chinese lettuce (half)
- Potatoes - 2
- Ginger - 2 slices
- Fresh chicken juice - 20g
- Soy sauce - 20g
- Chili powder - 40g
- Sichuan peppercorn powder - 6g
- Roasted white sesame seeds - 5g
- Thirteen spices powder - 2g
- Rapeseed oil - 40g
- Cornstarch - 4g (for marinating)
- Chinese cooking wine - 15g (for marinating)
- Soy sauce - 15g (for marinating)
- Cut the beef into slices.
- Marinate the beef with cornstarch, cooking wine, and soy sauce.
- Slice potatoes and Chinese lettuce.
- Boil water with ginger slices.
- Add potatoes and Chinese lettuce, cook until tender.
- Add fresh chicken juice for flavor.
- Remove the vegetables and set aside.
- Add a bit of soy sauce to the broth.
- Add the marinated beef and cook until done.
- Place cooked beef on top of the vegetables.
- Top with chili powder, Sichuan peppercorn powder, roasted sesame seeds, and thirteen spices powder.
- Pour hot rapeseed oil over the dish.
- Enjoy your delicious and spicy Sichuan boiled beef!
- High in protein
- Contains essential vitamins and minerals
- Spicy foods may boost metabolism
