「Cumin Beef」

Ingredients and amounts

• 250 g beef per person
• 2 green bell peppers per person (100 g each)
• 20 g cumin per person
• 3 bird's eye chilies per person (5 g each)
• 20 ml light soy sauce per person
• 10 g cornstarch per person
• 15 ml oil per person
• 3 g salt per person
• 1 scallion per person (20 g each)

Step-by-step method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Finely chop the bird's eye chilies and crush them together with the cumin seeds in a mortar and pestle until granular for better flavor. Skip this step if short on time.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Cut the green bell peppers, remove the tops and seeds (leave seeds if you prefer spicy), and slice into strips. Cut the scallion into sections.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Thaw the beef in advance, rinse it under water, pat dry with paper towels, and slice against the grain.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Marinate the beef: add light soy sauce, cornstarch, and oil, mix well, and let rest for 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Heat oil in a wok, add the scallion, stir-fry until fragrant, then add the marinated beef and stir-fry.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Once the beef changes color, evenly sprinkle in the crushed cumin and chili mixture, and stir-fry until cooked through.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Add the green bell pepper strips, stir-fry until just cooked, then add salt.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Stir-fry over high heat for 1 minute, then turn off the heat and stir-fry for another 30 seconds to ensure even heating. Serve immediately.