Tangy Tibetan Shaptra with Sichuan Peppercorns and Ginger

Name: Tangy Tibetan Shaptra with Sichuan Peppercorns and Ginger
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 500g beef sirloin; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar; 2 tsp cornstarch; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp ginger; 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 large onion; 1 red bell pepper; 1 green bell pepper; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp ginger; 2 tsp chili paste; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp rice vinegar; 2 green onions; 1 tsp sesame seeds

A Spicy Stir-Fried Delight

A classic Tibetan stir-fried meat dish infused with the bold flavors of Sichuan peppercorns and fresh ginger.

1 h 10 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Marinade

500g beef sirloin

thinly sliced

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp rice wine vinegar

2 tsp cornstarch

1 tbsp sesame oil

1 tbsp ginger

minced

1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns

crushed

For the Stir-Fry

3 tbsp vegetable oil

1 large onion

thinly sliced

1 red bell pepper

julienned

1 green bell pepper

julienned

3 cloves garlic

minced

1 tbsp ginger

julienned

2 tsp chili paste

For the Sauce

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp oyster sauce

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp rice vinegar

For Garnishing

2 green onions

sliced

1 tsp sesame seeds

Preparation

Marinating the Beef

Combine Ingredients

In a mixing bowl, combine beef slices with soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, cornstarch, sesame oil, minced ginger, and crushed Sichuan peppercorns.

Mix Well

Mix well to coat the beef evenly.

Marinate

Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best results.

For more intense flavor, marinate the meat overnight in the refrigerator.

Preparing the Vegetables

Heat Oil

Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.

Saute Onions

Add sliced onions and saute until translucent.

Stir-Fry Peppers

Toss in the red and green bell peppers, stir-frying for another 5 minutes until slightly tender.

Do not overcook the vegetables; they should remain crisp.

Cooking Process

Stir-Fry Beef

In the same pan, heat remaining oil over high heat, add marinated beef along with minced garlic and julienned ginger, stir-fry quickly until beef browns.

Combine Ingredients

Return vegetables to the pan with the beef, add chili paste, toss to combine flavors.

Add Sauce

Pour the soy sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables, stir until everything is well-coated and heated through.

Plating & Serving