Mongolian Chicken

9 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb flank steak
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 4 scallions, cut into 2 inch pieces

Directions

  1. 1
    slice steak thin, against the grain. if it is difficult, partially freeze it to cut better.
  2. 2
    Put into ziplock bag with the cornstarch, shake to coat and leave leave sit while you make the sauce.
  3. 3
    Heat canola oil in pan, if you make a larger batch or you pan isnt big enough, cook in batches. We're aiming to sear the meat. Don't over crowd.
  4. 4
    Remove from pan when cooked through.
  5. 5
    Add ginger and garlic and saute for 10-15 seconds.
  6. 6
    Add soy sauce, water, and dark brown sugar and bring to a boil.
  7. 7
    Add steak back in and let sauce thicken for 20-30 seconds.
  8. 8
    If the sauce isn't as thick as you'd like, mix cornstarch with a little water and add it in per preference.
  9. 9
    When it is bubbly and thick, add in green onions and cook for 20-30 seconds, just to warm onions.
  10. 10
    Serve over rice or noodles.

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