Mongolian Beef
from Savanna's collection (adapted from https://pin.it/4ECKYV0)
Ingredients
332 g Flank steak, sliced into strips (against the grain)
4 tsp Garlic
5 small slices Ginger
1 stalk Green onion
1 Red chili pepper
4 tbsp Hoisin sauce
3 tbsp Soy sauce
1/4 tsp Baking Soda (Bi-carb)
1/4 tsp Black pepper
2 tbsp Brown sugar
8 tbsp Cornstarch
1/2 tsp Sesame seeds
2 tsp Sesame oil
1/2 cup Vegetable oil
1/2 cup Water
Method
In a bowl mix the meat, 1 tbsp of the soy sauce, black pepper and baking soda and allow to marinate
In another bowl, combine hoisin sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, 1 tbsp corn starch and water
Heat a large pan with the vegetable oil
Add the remaining 7 tbsp of corn flour to a new bowl and dredge a few pieces of beef at a time and to completely coat them
Fry the beef in batches for a minute or two each side and set aside
Discard excess oil reserving just about a teaspoon in the pan
Saute the ginger, garlic and chilli for a minute
Turn down the heat to medium and add the sauce
Simmer until it thickens
Add beef and mix to coat thoroughly in the sauce
Garnish with spring onions and toasted sesame seeds