Step 1

Add soy sauce and salt to the beef and leave for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Then coat with cornstarch and leave for an additional 15 minutes.

Step 3

Heat the oil in a wok or big pan. On high heat, add half of the beef and fry till the edges start to brown. Remove from the pan and keep aside. Repeat for the remaining beef.

Step 4

Leave around 2 tbsp of oil in the same pan and add the ginger, garlic, dried red chilies and chili flakes. Saute for 2 minutes.

Step 5

Pour the sauce and bring to a simmer. Then gradually add the cornflour slurry while stirring continuously.

Step 6

When the sauce has thickened toss in the fried beef.

Step 7

Turn off heat and mix in the green onion.

Step 8

Sprinkle some extra red chili flakes, if desired and serve with rice.