Shaking Beef (Bo Luc Lac)

Ingredients

• 1 lb filet mignon
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 5 cloves garlic
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 3 tbsp neutral oil
• 1 medium yellow onion
• Tomatoes
• Cucumbers

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, add the cubed steak along with oyster sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, grated garlic, baking soda, ground black pepper, and sesame oil. Mix until combined and marinate for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.

2. 2

   Heat a wok over high heat with 2 tablespoons of neutral oil and add the marinated steak. Sear for 30 seconds until the beef is seared, then toss for 2 minutes until the marinade is caramelized and the beef is done to your liking. Remove the beef from the wok, leaving any residual oil.

3. 3

   Add the remaining oil to the wok over high heat. Add the onion and stir fry until softened and slightly charred, about 1-2 minutes. Add back the steak, toss with the onions for 1 minute until combined and enjoy.

4. 4

   Serve with sliced cucumbers, tomatoes and freshly steamed white rice if desired.