Take-Out, Fake-Out: Crispy Beef

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 lb

stir fry steak slices or sirloin steak cut into thin slices (about 1/4-inch thick, pre-sliced)

3 tbsp

low-sodium soy sauce, (divided)

6 tbsp

cornstarch

medium-sized navel orange

3 tbsp

molasses

1 tbsp

rice vinegar

1 1/2 tsp

sesame oil

jalapeño, (de-seeded and thinly sliced)

3 cloves

garlic, (minced)

1 tsp

freshly grated ginger ((or substitute 1/2 tsp. ground ginger))

1/2 tsp

red pepper flakes

scallions, (chopped (for garnish))

4 cups

or 1 quart of canola oil, (for frying)