***Sesame Seed Beef

Ingredients

  • Marinade:
  • 1 lb. beef tenderloin or sliced stir fry beef
  • 1 tbsp. rice wine or dry sherry
  • 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. minced fresh ginger root
  • 2 tsp. cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 4 1/2 tsp. sesame oil
  • 4 1/2 tsp. soy sauce
  • 3 or 4 large lettuce leaves
  • Seasoning Sauce:
  • 1 tbsp. sesame seeds
  • 1 1/2 tsp. hot bean sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp. hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp. chicken broth
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  • 1 c. vegetable or peanut oil
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 tbsp. sesame oil

Preparation

Step 1

Slice beef across grain and at an angle into thin 2" square pieces. Combine marinade ingredients in a medium bowl. Add beef squares; mix well. Let stand 30 min.
2 Arrange lettuce on a platter.
1Combine ingredients for seasoning sauce in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
2 Heat oil in wok (or frying pan)over high heat 1 minute. Stir fry marinated beef in hot oil until lightly browned.
3 Do not overcook. Remove from wok with slotted spoon. Remove oil from wok except 2 tbsp. Heat remaining oil in wok for 1 minute. Stir fry garlic until golden, 30 seconds. Add seasoning sauce. Stir fry until sauce thickens a bit. Add cooked beef, mix well. Stir in sesame oil. Spoon over lettuce leaves.
4 Sprinkle with additional sesame seeds for garnish.