Fried Beef Bread

This unique dish transforms tender beef strips and fresh scallions into crispy, bite-sized rolls coated in a savory egg and cornstarch batter. Deep-fried until golden, the beef offers a delightful crunch on the outside while remaining tender and flavorful within. The accompanying sauce, made with hoisin, soy, vinegar, and chilies, adds a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy notes. Its an impressive appetizer or main course that brings a fusion of textures and bold flavors to your table, perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying as a hearty snack.

Cooking Method: Frying, Stir Frying

Cuisine: American

Courses: Baked Goods

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 4

Calories: 1775.1

Description

This unique dish transforms tender beef strips and fresh scallions into crispy, bite-sized rolls coated in a savory egg and cornstarch batter. Deep-fried until golden, the beef offers a delightful crunch on the outside while remaining tender and flavorful within. The accompanying sauce, made with hoisin, soy, vinegar, and chilies, adds a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy notes. Its an impressive appetizer or main course that brings a fusion of textures and bold flavors to your table, perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying as a hearty snack.

Ingredients

1/2 cups Hoisin sauce
1 Bunch scallions
4 Eggs
1/2 teaspoons Salt
4 Oz. corn starch
1 Lb. topside of beef, cut into matchstick strips
2 Cups vegetable oil
3 Medium carrots, scraped and cut into matchstick strips
2 Spring onions, cut into 1 inch sections
2 Dry red chilies, shredded
3 Garlic cloves, crushed
6 Teaspoons sugar
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
4 Tablespoons wine vinegar

Directions

1
Cut the topside of beef into thin slices, then trim into 2 x 4 inch strips.
2
Brush a thin layer of hoisin sauce on each strip of beef.
3
Place a small bundle of julienned scallions at one end of each beef strip and roll up securely.
4
Arrange the rolls on trays, seam side down, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to cook.
5
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, and cornstarch to create a batter.
6
Toss the chilled beef rolls in the egg mixture until evenly coated.
7
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or deep pot to 350F (175C).
8
Carefully add the coated beef rolls to the hot oil and deep-fry for 1.5 minutes until crispy and golden.
9
Remove the beef rolls and drain on paper towels.
10
In the same oil, deep-fry the carrot matchsticks for 1.5 minutes until tender-crisp.
11
Remove carrots and drain on paper towels.
12
Pour off most of the oil, leaving about 1.5 tablespoons in the wok.
13
Reheat the remaining oil over medium heat and add the spring onions, shredded chilies, and crushed garlic.
14
Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
15
Add the sugar, soy sauce, and wine vinegar to the wok, stirring to combine.
16
Return the fried beef rolls and carrots to the wok.
17
Toss everything together over heat to coat in the sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1775.1kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 145.9g225%
Saturated Fat 27.0g135%
Cholesterol 275.0mg92%
Sodium 4086.4mg171%
Total Carbohydrate 74.7g25%
Dietary Fiber 7.9g32%
Sugars 21.3g
Protein 46.0g92%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

The original recipe mentioned broiling the beef, but for this "Fried Beef Bread" style, raw or lightly blanched beef is typically used to ensure tenderness after frying. If you prefer fully cooked beef, you can blanch the strips briefly before rolling.

Ensure the oil is hot enough before adding the beef to prevent it from absorbing too much oil. A cube of bread should brown in 30 seconds.

Adjust the amount of dry red chilies based on your preferred spice level.

Serve immediately while hot and crispy for the best texture.

Keywords: beef, fried, rolls, scallion, hoisin, crispy, appetizer, asian-fusion, deep-fried, beef-strips, carrots, garlic, chili, soy-sauce, egg-batter, cornstarch, tangy, spicy, homemade, party-food

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