Ingredients
1 lb beef flank steak, sliced thin acros, s the grain
MARINADE
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp dry sherry
1/2 tsp freshly grated ginger
ADDITIONAL
4 cup peanut oil for deep frying
FOR CHOWING
1 tbsp peanut oil
2 each cloves garlic, sliced thin
8 each green onions, cut chinese style
1 pinch msg (opt)
1 pinch sugar
1 freshly ground black pepper to tast, e - use lots
Directions
Marinate the cut meat in the soy, wine and ginger. Mix well and let
sit for 15 minutes. Drain the marinade well and separate the meat
into individual pieces. In a wok of deep pan heat the oil for deep
frying to 375 degrees. Add the meat all at once and stir a bit to
separate. Remove after one minute and drain the meat in a colander.
Heat the wok again and add the oil for chowing. Add the garlic and
green onions and chow for just a moment. Add the drained meat and all
remaining ingredients, using plenty of black pepper. Chow until the
meat is hot, and serve.
Servings: 4 servings
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