Beijing Beef Panda Express Copycat for Dinner

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs (680g) Flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
• 1 large Egg
• 2 tbsp (30ml) Cornstarch
• 1 tbsp (15ml) Vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) Salt
• 1/4 tsp (1.25ml) Black pepper
• 2 tbsp (30ml) Soy sauce, low sodium preferred
• 1 tbsp (15ml) Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry as a substitute)
• 1 tsp (5ml) Ginger, grated
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup (60ml) Soy sauce, low sodium preferred
• 1/4 cup (60ml) Rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup (60ml) Granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp (30ml) Hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp (15ml) Ketchup
• 1 tbsp (15ml) Cornstarch
• 1/4 cup (60ml) Water
• 1 tsp (5ml) Sesame oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
• Sesame seeds
• Chopped green onions