Simple Filipino Bistek: Beef Steak Dish - Chef Melt

Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked rice to go with the dish.
• 1/4 cup water or beef broth.
• 2 minced garlic cloves.
• 1 medium onion, sliced into rings.
• 2 tablespoons oil for frying.
• 1/4 cup soy sauce.
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper.
• 1/2 cup calamansi or lemon juice.
• 1 1/2 pounds of thinly sliced skirt or sirloin steak.
• 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda.
• A pinch of kosher salt, if needed.