Malaysian Recipe : Sarawak Black Pepper Beef

Serves 1

Ingredients:

• 180g beef tenderloin, sliced

Marinade:

• ¼ tsp white pepper powder
  
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  
• 1 tbsp cornflour
  
• 1 whole egg white
  
• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 2-3 tbsp oil
  
• 2 cloves garlic, shopped
  
• 1 large onion, quartered
  
• 20g Sarawak black pepper, crushed
  
• 30g green bell pepper, cut or diced
  
• 30g red bell pepper, cut or diced
  
• 2 tbsp HP sauce
  
• 2 tbsp chicken stock
  
• ¼ tsp salt or to taste
  
• 1 tsp sugar or to taste

Directions:

1. Marinate beef slices with the white pepper powder, soy sauce, egg white, cornflour and sesame oil and set aside for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
2. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok or frying pan over a high flame. Sear the beef for 1 to 2 minutes on both sides. Remove and set aside.
3. In the remaining oil (add more if needed), stir fry the garlic, onion, crushed black pepper and bell peppers over a medium heat. Add the beef and HP sauce and stir together. Season to taste with chicken stock, salt and sugar. Dish out and serve with a fresh grating of Sarawak black pepper.