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Lion Beef (Chinese Stir‑Fry of Thinly Sliced Beef)
A quick and flavorful Chinese dish where ultra‑thin strips of beef, marinated in baking soda and cornstarch, are stir‑fried over high heat with fresh ginger, onions, and a light sauce of soy sauce, sugar, and rice vinegar. Served with white rice, it’s an Asian culinary journey in under 30 minutes of cooking.
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Critical Success Points
- • Slice the beef very thinly
- • Coat the meat with baking soda + cornstarch and marinate overnight
- • Cook the beef in two batches to avoid overcrowding the wok
- • Maintain high heat during searing
Safety Warnings
- • Handle the very hot wok; use pot holders.
- • Watch out for hot oil splatters during stir‑frying.
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