Name: Beef And String Beans
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 pound flank steak ((sliced into thin strips)); 1/4 teaspoon baking soda ((optional)); 3 tablespoons water; 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon oyster sauce; 1/2 cup low sodium chicken stock; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar ((or brown sugar)); 1 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/8 teaspoon white pepper; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil ((divided)); 1 pound string beans ((ends trimmed and cut in half)); 2 cloves garlic ((minced)); 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine; 1 tablespoon cornstarch ((mixed with 3 tablespoons/45 ml water))