Asian Beef Jerky Recipe

It is surprisingly easy to make the beef jerky at home. Three steps to make this flavourful snacks.

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Course: Snack

Cuisine: asian

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Lactose

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 25

Calories: 1323kcal

Author: Lei

Marinading: Combine soy sauce, sugar, rice wine, five spice powder and water and whisk until sugar is fully dissolved. Add the beef strips, mix well and refrigerate them overnight.
Drying: Preheat the oven to 160C, place the strips over the baking tray and cook for 30 minutes. flipping the beef jerky once about halfway through. Cool the beef strips to room temperature to further the drying process. ( Or deep fry the beef strips in the oil over low-medium heat until they are brown and dry.)
Adding flavours(optional): In a saucepan, add the oil and sesame seeds and cook over medium heat until the sesame seeds turn slightly golden. Add the salt and chilli powder and cook for about 5 seconds. Turn off the heat and stir in the dried beef jerky.

Use the lean cuts of beef, like top round or bottom round. You can cut the meat into slices or strips. To make the jerky chewy, slice the beef along the grain.
The beef jerky might not be completely dried after heating in the oven. Let them cool at room temperature to further the drying process.
The beef jerky is tasty enough after drying. The third step is optional.