Sesame Beef Filets

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Sesame Beef Filets

Ingredients:

17 oz (500g) beef filet
1/2 cup (120 ml) whole sesame seeds
5 tsp. salt, or to taste
2 cups (500ml) vegetable oil for deep-frying
2 eggs
1 piece of scallion
2 tsp. chili (chili) oil
1/2 cup(120ml) flour
1/2 tsp. MSG (optional)

Directions:

1. Wash the beef and cut into 1/4 inch (5mm) slices . Mix with the salt and MSG (optional) and set aside.

2. Beat the eggs. Dip the beef slices in the flour and then into the egg. Coat with the sesame seeds, pressing them into the beef with your palm or a rolling pin.

3. Heat the oil in a wok to about 350oF(170oC), or until a small piece of green scallion or ginger sizzles and moves around rapidly when tossed into the oil. Add the beef and deep-fry for 2 minutes. Turn and continue to fry for another minute, or until the coating turns golden. Remove and drain. Serve with a small dish of the chili oil as a dip.

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