Chinese Recipe : Deep Fried Beef Steak

This is a Northern Chinese recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. flank steak, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp minced ginger root
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 2 egg whites
• 2 tbsps cornstarch
• Oil for deep frying
• 4-6 scallions, shredded

Directions:

1. Beat the steak slices until very thin. Mix the ginger and soy sauce in a bowl, add the meat and leave to marinate for 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
2. Lightly beat the egg whites then beat in the cornstarch to make a smooth batter.
3. Heat the oil to 180°C/350°F. Dip the beef slices into the batter, then deep-fry a few slices at a time until golden brown Drain on absorbent kitchen paper. Transfer to a plate and garnish with the shredded scallions.
4. Serve hot with a selection of dips, such as soy sauce with grated garlic, hoisin sauce and tomato ketchup (sauce).