Sesame Beef

1/2 pound sirloin steak, thinly sliced
1 egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 cup cornstarch

1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1 tablespoon chili oil or sweet chili sauce
salt and pepper

1. Season beef with salt and pepper. Combine egg and sesame oil, then dunk individual slices of beef into the egg mixture, then the cornstarch, shaking off excess. Set aside.
2. Bring water, orange zest and red pepper flakes to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce by half, then strain and reserve water.
3. Return water to the saucepan, along with brown sugar, sesame oil, vinegar and soy sauce. Bring to a boil.
4. Combine cornstarch and cold water and gradually whisk into the sauce. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in the sesame seeds and reduce heat to low.
5. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and dry fry the beef until cooked through.
6. Combine with prepared sauce and drizzle with hot chili oil. Serve over white rice.

Makes 4 servings