While Mongolian beef isn't an authentic Chinese dish, it gives an example of the ingredients and seasonings used in Chinese cooking. Feel free to substitute bamboo shoots for the baby corn.
Ingredients
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1 pound sirloin or flank steak
For the Marinade:
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1 large egg white
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1 pinch salt
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Vegetables:
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4 green onions
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 (8-ounce) can baby corn
For the Sauce:
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3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
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2 tablespoons water
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1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
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2 teaspoons rice vinegar
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1/4 teaspoon chile paste, or to taste
For Stir-Frying:
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1 cup and 2 tablespoons oil, divided, for frying
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1 teaspoon sugar
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Slice the beef across the grain into thin strips.
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Add the marinade ingredients—egg white, salt, sesame oil, and cornstarch—in the order given and marinate the beef for 30 minutes.
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To prepare the vegetables, wash the green onions and slice on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces. Peel and mince the garlic. Rinse the can of baby corn with warm running water. Drain thoroughly.
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Mix together the sauce ingredients—hoisin sauce, water, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chile paste, and set aside.
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When the beef has finished marinating, heat the wok, and add 1 cup oil.
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When the oil is ready, add the beef and fry until it changes color.
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Remove the beef from the wok and drain on paper towels.
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Clean out the wok with a paper towel, and add 2 tablespoons of oil for stir-frying. When the oil is ready, add the garlic and stir-fry briefly.
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Then add the baby corn and the green onions.
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Make a well in the middle of the wok by pushing the vegetables up to the side. Add the sauce and bring to a boil, stirring to thicken.
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Stir in the sugar. Add the beef and combine with the sauce and vegetables. Serve hot.
Recipe Variation
- Replace the rice vinegar with 1 tablespoon of either Chinese rice wine or dry sherry.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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696 | Calories |
57g | Fat |
13g | Carbs |
34g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 696 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 57g | 73% |
Saturated Fat 9g | 47% |
Cholesterol 151mg | 50% |
Sodium 549mg | 24% |
Total Carbohydrate 13g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
Total Sugars 6g | |
Protein 34g | |
Vitamin C 4mg | 19% |
Calcium 48mg | 4% |
Iron 3mg | 15% |
Potassium 504mg | 11% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
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