Sous Vide Sichuan Beef (Dry-Fried Style): Temperature & Time Guide
Sichuan dry-fried beef is a wok ballet — and wok beef always turns chewy. Sous vide pre-cooks it tender; the wok is just for heat and spice.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
Editor’s PickA circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
- + On-device temperature control
- + 1100W heats fast
- + Recipe library for temps
- − Premium price
- − Some app features paywalled
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Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork.
- + Verifies actual temperature
- + Cheap insurance
- − Not needed if your circulator is accurate
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Buying advice
1) Slice flank beef thin, cook at 131°F for 1.5 hours. 2) Sear briefly in a hot wok with oil. 3) Add Sichuan peppercorns, dried chiles, garlic, and ginger; toss hard. 4) Season with soy and a splash of vinegar. 5) Finish with scallions and serve with rice.
FAQ
What temperature for the beef?
131°F (55°C) for 1.5 hours — tender strips for the wok.
What makes it Sichuan?
The numbing Sichuan peppercorn plus dried chiles — the ma-la signature.
Can I use any beef?
Flank or skirt slice best; tenderloin works but is pricier.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
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