Crisp scallions provide the vegetable base for this tasty stir-fry. If the scallions are particularly thick, cut the white parts in half lengthwise; they will cook through more quickly.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the water, hoisin sauce, vinegar, cornstarch, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes.
Step 2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high. Pat-dry steak with paper towels. In two batches, cook steak until lightly browned, turning once, about 2 minutes per batch. Transfer meat to a plate.
Step 3
Add remaining teaspoon oil to skillet along with garlic and white parts of scallions. Cook, tossing often, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk hoisin mixture to combine; add to pan along with scallion greens.
Step 4
Return meat to pan; cook, tossing to coat steak with sauce, 1 minute. Remove from heat. Serve immediately over rice and sprinkled with more red-pepper flakes, as desired.
