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### Ingredients: #### Beef and Marinade: - **Beef**: 2 lbs (lean cut, less fat and connective tissue) - **Baking Soda**: 1.5 tsp - **Sugar**: 1.5 tsp - **Salt**: 1 tsp - **MSG**: 1/2 tsp - **Ice Water**: 12 oz - **Egg White**: 1 - **Cornstarch**: 3 tbsp #### Sauce: - **Soy Sauce**: 1 tbsp - **Sugar**: 1/4 tsp - **White Pepper**: 1/8 tsp - **Dark Soy Sauce**: 1 tsp - **Shaoxing Wine**: 1 tbsp - **Oyster Sauce**: 1/2 tbsp - **Water**: 2 tbsp - **Cornstarch**: 1 tsp #### Additional Ingredients for Stir-Fry: - **Ginger**: A few slices - **Garlic**: A few slices - **Green Onions**: White part (for stir-frying) and tops (for garnish) - **Cooking Oil**: As needed --- ### Cooking Steps: #### 1. **Prepare the Beef**: - Choose a lean cut of beef. Slice against the grain into thin pieces (2-3 mm thick). For easier slicing, freeze the beef for about an hour before cutting. #### 2. **Marinate the Beef**: - In a bowl, mix baking soda, sugar, salt, MSG, and ice water until dissolved. - Add the beef and mix by hand until it feels sticky. Gradually add the ice water in 4-5 batches, mixing after each addition until the beef is hydrated and shiny. - Add the egg white and mix evenly. Then, add cornstarch and coat the beef evenly. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes. #### 3. **Prepare the Sauce**: - In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar, white pepper, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, oyster sauce, water, and cornstarch. Mix until smooth and set aside. #### 4. **Cook the Beef**: - Heat oil in a pan. Add the marinated beef and sear on both sides until the surface changes color. Cook to medium-well (70-80% done). Remove the beef and set aside to drain. #### 5. **Make the Stir-Fry**: - In the same pan, add ginger slices and cook until fragrant. Next, add garlic slices and the white part of the green onions. Stir-fry until aromatic. - Return the cooked beef to the pan and pour in the sauce. Turn the heat to high and stir-fry quickly, ensuring the beef is evenly coated. #### 6. **Finish and Serve**: - Sprinkle the green onion tops into the pan and give it a quick stir. - Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful ginger and scallion beef stir-fry! --- This recipe ensures tender, juicy, and restaurant-quality beef that you can easily recreate at home. Enjoy! —-Timestamps— 0:00 - Introduction 0:31 - Choosing and Preparing the Beef 1:19 - Ingredients for Marinating 2:12 - Marinating Process 4:16 - Preparing the Stir-Fry Ingredients 4:29 - Preparing the Sauce 4:59 - Cooking the Beef 5:31 - Stir-Frying 6:15 - Outro