Orange Beef

Ingredients

 * 1 lb lean beef steaks, sliced against the grain ¼-inch thick and 2-inches long
 * 2½ fluid ounces peanut oil
 * 2 dried red chili peppers, cut in half lengthwise
 * 1 tablespoon dried orange peel, soaked and coarsely chopped
 * 2 teaspoons whole szechuan peppercorns, roasted and finely ground
 * 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * ½ teaspoon pepper
 * 1½ teaspoons sugar
 * 2 teaspoons sesame oil

Marinade

 * 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
 * 1 tablespoon shaoxing wine or dry sherry
 * 1½ tablespoons gingerroot, finely chopped
 * 2 teaspoons cornstarch
 * 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.