Mongolian Beef and Spring Onions

INGREDIENTS

2 tsp

vegetable oil

1 tbsp

finely chopped garlic

1/2 tsp

grated fresh ginger root

1/2 cup

soy sauce

1/2 cup

water

2/3 cup

dark brown sugar

1 lb

beef flank steak, sliced 1/4 inch thick on the diagonal

1/4 cup

cornstarch

1 cup

vegetable oil for frying

bunches green onions, cut in 2-inch lengths