World Recipes: Mongolian Beef

30 Ago World Recipes: Mongolian Beef

Mongolian beef is a popular dish in Chinese-American cuisine. Although its name refers to Mongolia, its origins are associated with Chinese restaurants in the West, where Asian flavors were reinterpreted using bold sweet-and-savory sauces and quick stir-fry cooking techniques.

Ingredients

• 500 g beef tenderloin
• 20 g cornstarch
• 90 g soy sauce
• 30 g water
• 30 g sake (optional)
• 70 g oyster sauce
• 1 tsp ground white pepper
• 10 g sesame oil
• 1 ½ tbsp sugar
• 2 garlic cloves
• 5 g ginger
• 30 g vegetable oil
• 50 g scallions

Preparation

• Cut the beef into thin strips and toss with the cornstarch until lightly coated.
• Finely chop the garlic, ginger, and scallions.
• In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, water, sake, oyster sauce, sugar, white pepper, and sesame oil.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat and sear the beef until browned; remove and set aside.
• In the same skillet, sauté the garlic and ginger for a few seconds, return the beef to the pan, and add the sauce.
• Cook until the sauce slightly thickens. Add the scallions, toss to combine, and serve immediately.