Step 1

Slice the beef against the grain in little pieces. Then mix with cornstarch, baking soda and black pepper.

Step 2

Remove from cornstarch, shake off and let it rest for about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Heat up the wok with about  ¼ -1/2 cup oil,,  then add meat; let it rest for about 30 seconds before stirring. Cook for 2  minutes or until beef reaches desired doneness - it should barely cook in the center, stir the meat around a little so that it cooks evenly.

Step 4

Remove, transfer beef to a plate and keep warm.

Step 5

Add ab with about 1 tablespoon of oil to the wok,  add ginger and garlic sauté for about a minute  making sure the garlic does not burn.

Step 6

In a small bowl combine soy sauce , dark brown sugar and water .

Step 7

Add mixture to the wok , bring to a boil and stir for about a minute .

Step 8

Next, add beef to the wok . Bring to a boil, continually stirring for about 2 minutes.

Step 9

Finally add scallions, stir, turn off heat and serve over white rice.