Orange Beef

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[edit] Ingredients

1. 1 lb lean Beef steaks, sliced against the grain 1/4-inch thick and 2-inches long
2. 2 1/2 fluid ounces peanut oil
3. 2 dried red chili peppers, cut in half lengthwise
4. 1 tablespoon dried orange peel, soaked and coarsely chopped
5. 2 teaspoons whole szechuan peppercorns, roasted and finely ground
6. 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
7. 1/2 teaspoon salt
8. 1/2 teaspoon pepper
9. 1 1/2 teaspoons Sugar
10. 2 teaspoons sesame oil

Marinade

1. 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
2. 1 tablespoon shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry
3. 1 1/2 tablespoons gingerroot, finely chopped
4. 2 teaspoons cornstarch
5. 2 teaspoons sesame oil

[edit] Directions

1. In a bowl, mix all marinade ingredients well and let meat marinate in mixture for 20 minutes.

2. Heat wok over high heat until very hot , then add peanut oil.

3. Remove Beef from marinade and stir-fry until browned (3-5 minutes).

4. Remove and let drain through a sieve.

5. Pour most of the oil out of the wok, reserving about 2 teaspoons.

6. Reheat the oil, and when it's very hot and smoking slightly, add the dried chili peppers and stir-fry for about 10 seconds.

7. Return the Beef to the pan and add all remaining ingredients.

8. Stir-fry for 4 minutes, mixing well.

9. Serve immediately.