Gordon Ramsay’s Chilli Beef Fry

Ingredients Serves 4

600g beef fillet

1 tsp hot chilli powder

Pinch of chilli flakes

1 tsp dried mango powder

3cm ginger, peeled and grated

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 tsp coconut oil (optional)

Vegetable oil, for deep-frying

1 large onion, peeled and very finely chopped

2 dried red chillies

1 tsp caster sugar

Juice of 2 limes

3 tbsp rice or corn flour

1 fresh red chilli, deseeded and thinly sliced

 

Cut the beef into thin strips and put it into a large dish with half the chilli powder, the chilli flakes, dried mango powder, ginger and some seasoning. Add the coconut oil, if using, and mix well. Let the meat marinate for 15-20 minutes before cooking.

Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan and add the onion, chillies, remaining chilli powder and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring every now and then, for 5-6 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent. Add the sugar and fry for a few more minutes until the onion begins to caramelise. Add the lime juice and take the pan off the heat.

Heat 5cm of oil in a deep pan until hot. Toss the beef in the flour until evenly coated then deep-fry in batches for 2-3 minutes until brown and crisp. Drain on a plate lined with kitchen paper. When all the beef has been cooked, toss the strips with the onion mixture and sliced chilli. Transfer to a warm plate and serve immediately.