Garlic Cumin Beef Bites

Other★ Easy48min

Prep 18m ·
Cook 30m ·
2 Servings

IngredientsWhat you'll need for Garlic Cumin Beef Bites

Ingredient Amount Notes
beef tenderloin 500
egg 1

Garlic Cumin Beef Bites

Ingredients

  • 500 beef tenderloin
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Cut the beef into small cubes. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, 1 tbsp cumin powder, 1 tbsp fine chili powder, 1 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and half an egg white. Mix well and marinate for 20 minutes to let the flavors absorb.
  2. Heat oil to about 160°C (320°F) — when you see dense bubbles forming around a chopstick dipped in the oil, it's ready. Add the beef cubes and deep-fry over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Test with a chopstick — when it pierces through easily, remove and drain.
  3. In a clean wok, sauté minced garlic with oyster oil until fragrant. Add the fried beef cubes, then toss with 1 tbsp cumin powder, 1 tbsp whole cumin seeds, 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and 1 tbsp chili powder. Stir-fry until evenly coated.

Cooking StepsHow to cook Garlic Cumin Beef Bites step by step

  1. Step 1 Detail

    Cut the beef into small cubes. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, 1 tbsp cumin powder, 1 tbsp fine chili powder, 1 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and half an egg white. Mix well and marinate for 20 minutes to let the flavors absorb.

  2. Step 2 Detail

    Heat oil to about 160°C (320°F) — when you see dense bubbles forming around a chopstick dipped in the oil, it’s ready. Add the beef cubes and deep-fry over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Test with a chopstick — when it pierces through easily, remove and drain.

  3. Step 3 Detail

    In a clean wok, sauté minced garlic with oyster oil until fragrant. Add the fried beef cubes, then toss with 1 tbsp cumin powder, 1 tbsp whole cumin seeds, 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and 1 tbsp chili powder. Stir-fry until evenly coated.

Common Questions

How can I make this spicier?

Add chili oil or chili crisp to taste, or include dried red chilies during cooking. A dash of Sichuan peppercorn adds a different kind of heat.

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