Sesame Beef

4 standard portions

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Ingredients

• 1 lb beef flank steak (or skirt steak) (, sliced against the grain into 1/4” (5 mm) pieces)
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine ((or dry sherry))
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine ((or dry sherry))
• 1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 clove garlic (, minced)
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil ((or vegetable oil))
• Toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Method

1. Combine the beef and marinade ingredients in a medium-size bowl. Marinate for 15 minutes white preparing other ingredients.
2. Combine the sauce ingredients in a medium-size bowl and stir to mix well.
3. Add the oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat and heat until hot. Add the marinated beef and spread without overlapping. Cook undisturbed until the bottom turns golden brown, about 1 minute. Flip and brown the other side, another minute or so. Turn to low heat. Transfer the beef into a plate and set aside.
4. Stir the sauce again to dissolve the cornstarch completely, pour into the pan. Turn to medium heat and bring the sauce to a boil. Stir and cook until the sauce is thickened.
5. Turn off the heat and add the cooked beef back. Toss to coat evenly, then sprinkle with sesame seeds to garnish.
6. Serve hot over steamed rice as a main dish.