Mongolian Beef

Jamison Bryant

Ingredients

  • 1 lb flank steak, sliced thin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ onion, sliced
  • 3 green onions, chopped (white and green parts separated)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (for sauce)
  • 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp MSG (optional)
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. Marinate beef with salt, white pepper, sesame oil, soy sauce, cornstarch, and baking soda for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat oil to 350°F and shallow-fry beef until crispy. Remove and drain.
  3. Remove most oil, sauté onions, then garlic, then add sauce ingredients and beef.
  4. Add green parts of green onions, toss to coat, and serve over rice.