mongolian beef

Ingredients

• BEEF
• 1 pound round steak, sliced into thin strips
• 2 tablespoons shaoxing cooking wine
• 1/2 baking soda
• ground himalayan sea salt, to taste
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup canola oil for frying, or more as needed
• 1/2 tablespoon chili oil, or more to taste
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 1 tablespoon pressed garlic
• 3 large green onions, white and green parts separated and cut diagonally
• 3 cups cooked white rice
• 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
• SAUCE
• 3/4 cup low-sodium beef broth
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch