Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb flank steak, fat and silver-skin removed, sliced into thin strips
  • 6 tablespoons cornstarch, for dusting
  • oil, for frying
  • Marinade
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 chopped garlic cloves
  • 1 shallot, sliced
  • 6 -8 assorted chili peppers
  • Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

Method

  • Cut beef into thin strips against the grain. In a bowl combine marinade and refrigerate at least 15 minutes.
  • Heat ingredients for sauce and bring to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon corn starch then simmer.
  • Coat beef with 6 tablespoons cornstarch, shake off excess.
  • Quickly deep fry in wok, remove to paper towel and remove all except 2 tablespoons oil.
  • Add garlic shallot and peppers.
  • Stir in beef.
  • Pour sauce into the wok and heat until boiling.
  • Quickly stir and serve.