Wu's Beef

Directions

1. 1
   Thinly slice filet mignon across grain into strips 2x1/2x1/4 inches.
2. 2
   In mixing bowl, mix 1 tbs.
3. 3
   oil, 1 tbs.
4. 4
   cornstarch, 1 tbs.
5. 5
   dark soy sauce, 2 tsp.
6. 6
   light soy sauce, Hoisin sauce, cooking wine, 1/4 tsp.
7. 7
   sugar, salt, pepper.
8. 8
   Marinate sliced beef in this mixture 15 minutes.
9. 9
   Pour 2 qt.
10. 10
    oil in deep-fryer, heat to 400F on high heat.
11. 11
    Test for readiness by dropping a rice noodle into oil.
12. 12
    If it pops up, the oil is hot enough.
13. 13
    Put in the skein of noodles.
14. 14
    They should explode into a larger puff on contact with oil.
15. 15
    Immediately drain on paper towels.
16. 16
    Heat wok or skillet on high heat.
17. 17
    Coat sides, bottom with 2 tbs.
18. 18
    oil.
19. 19
    Fry onions 1 minute, then add beef; cook 2 more min.
20. 20
    Stir very little.
21. 21
    Combine 1 tsp.
22. 22
    cornstarch 1/4 tsp.
23. 23
    sugar, 1/2 tsp.
24. 24
    light soy sauce, 1 tsp.
25. 25
    dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and 3 tbs.
26. 26
    water; stir until smooth.
27. 27
    Add to beef and onion mix, stir 1 minute.
28. 28
    Remove from heat.
29. 29
    Spoon beef on noodles.