1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak
MARINADE
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp water
1 tbsp dry sherry
2 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp cornstarch
SAUCE
2 tbsp hot ketchup
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp steak sauce
2 tsp worcestershire sauce
2 tsp packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp tabasco sauce
NOODLES
2 oz bean thread noodles, broken in half
GARNISH
1 green onion (including top) finely, chopped
Directions
PREPARATION: Trim and discard fat from beef. Cut beef across the
grain into 3- by 2- by 1/4-inch slices. Combine marinade ingredients
in a bowl and add beef; stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2
hours. Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl; mix well and set aside.
COOKING: Set wok in a ring stand and add oil to a depth of 1 1/2 to 2
inches. Place over high heat until oil reaches about 375 degrees F.
Add half the bean thread noodles and deep-fry for about 5 seconds or
until they puff and expand. Turn over and cook other side. Lift out
and drain on paper towels. Cook remaining noodles. Place noodlen on
a serving platter, pressing down on noodles to flatten slightly; set
aside. Remove all but 2 Tablespoons oil from wok. Add beef, 6 or 7
pieces at a time, and cook for about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes on each side
or until done to your liking. As beef is cooked, transfr it to a
bowl; set aside while cooking remaining beef. Return all beef to wok
and place over medium heat. Pour sauce over beef and cook, stirring
to coat well, for 2 minutes. Spoon beef over noodles and srinkle with
green onion. Serve hot. TIPS: Adjust the amount of Tabasco sauce to
taste. For a spicier flavor, substitute sweet bean sause for hoisin
sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
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