Crispy Ginger Beef

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

3⁄4 cup corn starch

1⁄2 cup water

2 egg

1 carrot, julienned

3 green onion, chopped

1⁄4 cup fresh ginger, minced

5 garlic cloves, minced

3 tbsp soy sauce

4 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tbsp sesame oil

1⁄2 cup sugar

3 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

1 canola oil

• Prep 15 min
• Cook 15 min
• Ready 30 min

1. Place cornstarch in a large bowl.
2. Add water gradually while whisking.
3. Beat eggs into cornstarch mixture.
4. Toss in beef and stir to coat.
5. Pour 1 inch of oil into wok, heat until boiling hot, but not smoking.
6. Add a quarter of the beef to the oil.
7. Seperate with a fork and cook, stirring frequently, until crispy, Remove, drain on paper towel and set aside.
8. Repeat until all the beef is cooked.
9. Drain off all oil except for about 1 tablespoons and add carrots, onion, ginger, and garlic in that order.
10. Stir fry briefly over high heat.
11. Combine last 5 ingredients and add to vegetable mixture.
12. Bring to a boil and then add beef.
13. Heat thorough and serve immediately.