====== Ginger Beef ======



===== Ingredients =====

  * 1 pound skirt steak, sliced thinly (flank steak or beef tenderloin will work too)
  * 1 cup cornstarch
  * 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying
  * 1 large white onion, finely chopped
  * 1 1/2 cups carrots, julienned (can use grated or shredded carrots too)
  * 3 cloves garlic, minced
  * 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  * 1/2 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
  * 1/2 cup light soy sauce
  * 2 tablespoons vinegar (rice vinegar or white vinegar)
  * 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  * 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  * 1/2 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
  * 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
  * 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced

===== Instructions =====

  - Toss the steak with the corn starch in a large bowl and set aside.
  - Over medium heat, add the vegetable oil and onions to a sauce pan. Sauté for two minutes until onions are translucent.
  - Add the carrots to the onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender.
  - Next, add the garlic, ginger, and chili flakes. Stir into the carrots and onions. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
  - Lastly, add the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, black pepper, brown sugar, and sesame seeds. Whisk together.
  - Lower the heat to a simmer and allow the sauce to slightly thicken.
  - In the meantime, bring about 2-3 cups of vegetable oil to optimum frying temperature in a deep skillet. Shake the excess corn starch off the beef and fry each piece in batches until crispy. This process takes about 3-4 minutes. Drain the fried beef on paper towels.
  - Toss the fried beef with the sauce mixture. Garnish with green onions. Serve immediately.