There's nothing better than perfecting the ultimate 'fakeaway' recipe, and this vegan crispy chilli beef is just like the one you get at your local Chinese restaurant. This spicy, sweet, sticky and crispy dish is not one to miss; a truly magnificent weekend dinner for you and the whole family! Top tip: make a double batch and save the leftovers for our Chinese Takeaway Waffle Fries!
<item-todo-done>400g plant-based meat - pork or beef steak or strips<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 red bell pepper<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 onion<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>3 spring onions<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>3 fresh chillies<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>100g cornstarch<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>200ml sunflower oil - or enough to coat the base of your frying pan by 1cm<item-todo-done><item-todo-done> salt<item-todo-done>
<item-todo-done>2 tbsp light soy sauce<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>4 tsp ginger & garlic paste<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>4 tsp toasted sesame oil<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 tbsp sugar<item-todo-done><item-todo-done> Pinch of white pepper<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>2 tbsp ketchup<item-todo-done>
<item-todo-done>1 tsp sugar<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>2 tbsp light soy sauce<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>2 tsp vinegar<item-todo-done>
<item-todo-done>2 tsp sesame seeds<item-todo-done><item-todo-done> cooked rice or noodles<item-todo-done>
Frying pan | Mixing bowl | Kitchen paper