Crispy Ginger Beef

Crispy Ginger Beef





1 lb flank steaks or 1 lb sirloin steak, sliced into narrow strips

3/4 cup cornstarch

1/2 cup water

2 eggs

1 large carrot, julienned

3 green onions, chopped

1/4 cup fresh ginger, minced

5 garlic cloves, minced

canola oil

3 tablespoons soy sauce

4 tablespoons rice vinegar

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1/2 cup sugar

3 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, to taste









Place cornstarch in a large bowl.



Add water gradually while whisking.



Beat eggs into cornstarch mixture.



Toss in beef and stir to coat.



Pour 1 inch of oil into wok, heat until boiling hot, but not smoking.



Add a quarter of the beef to the oil.



Seperate with a fork and cook, stirring frequently, until crispy, Remove, drain on paper towel and set aside.



Repeat until all the beef is cooked.



Drain off all oil except for about 1 tablespoons and add carrots, onion, ginger, and garlic in that order.



Stir fry briefly over high heat.



Combine last 5 ingredients and add to vegetable mixture.



Bring to a boil and then add beef.



Heat thorough and serve immediately.

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