Orange Beef

Ingredients

 * 1) 1 lb lean beef steaks, sliced against the grain 1/4-inch thick and 2-inches long
 * 2) 2 1/2 fluid ounces peanut oil
 * 3) 2 dried red chili peppers, cut in half lengthwise
 * 4) 1 tablespoon dried orange peel, soaked and coarsely chopped
 * 5) 2 teaspoons whole szechuan peppercorns, roasted and finely ground
 * 6) 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
 * 7) 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 8) 1/2 teaspoon pepper
 * 9) 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
 * 10) 2 teaspoons sesame oil

Marinade


 * 1) 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
 * 2) 1 tablespoon shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry
 * 3) 1 1/2 tablespoons gingerroot, finely chopped
 * 4) 2 teaspoons cornstarch
 * 5) 2 teaspoons sesame oil

Directions
1. In a bowl, mix all marinade ingredients well and let meat marinate in mixture for 20 minutes.

2. Heat wok over high heat until very hot, then add peanut oil.

3. Remove beef from marinade and stir-fry until browned (3-5 minutes).

4. Remove and let drain through a sieve.

5. Pour most of the oil out of the wok, reserving about 2 teaspoons.

6. Reheat the oil, and when it's very hot and smoking slightly, add the dried chili peppers and stir-fry for about 10 seconds.

7. Return the beef to the pan and add all remaining ingredients.

8. Stir-fry for 4 minutes, mixing well.

9. Serve immediately.