Cumin beef is a quick Chinese beef stir-fry with cumin and chilies. This easy recipe takes less than 20 minutes to bring a delicious dinner to the table.
Combine thinly sliced beef sirloin, shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, baking soda, and potato starch in a bowl and toss well to coat. Let the beef marinade in the seasoning for 5 minutes.
Heat 3 tbsp oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Add the beef and stir fry until slightly browned and crisp on the outside. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil, add ginger, garlic and stir-fry few seconds until fragrant. Add chilies and keep stirring for about 1 minute.
Add the browned beef, cumin, dried chili flakes and continue cooking until the beef is coated with the aromatics and fragrant.
Lastly, add sesame oil, chopped green onion and cilantro (if using) and toss through. Serve hot with rice.