### Ingredients:
#### Beef and Marinade:
- **Beef**: 2 lbs (lean cut, less fat and connective tissue)
- **Baking Soda**: 1.5 tsp
- **Sugar**: 1.5 tsp
- **Salt**: 1 tsp
- **MSG**: 1/2 tsp
- **Ice Water**: 12 oz
- **Egg White**: 1
- **Cornstarch**: 3 tbsp
#### Sauce:
- **Soy Sauce**: 1 tbsp
- **Sugar**: 1/4 tsp
- **White Pepper**: 1/8 tsp
- **Dark Soy Sauce**: 1 tsp
- **Shaoxing Wine**: 1 tbsp
- **Oyster Sauce**: 1/2 tbsp
- **Water**: 2 tbsp
- **Cornstarch**: 1 tsp
#### Additional Ingredients for Stir-Fry:
- **Ginger**: A few slices
- **Garlic**: A few slices
- **Green Onions**: White part (for stir-frying) and tops (for garnish)
- **Cooking Oil**: As needed
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### Cooking Steps:
#### 1. **Prepare the Beef**:
- Choose a lean cut of beef. Slice against the grain into thin pieces (2-3 mm thick). For easier slicing, freeze the beef for about an hour before cutting.
#### 2. **Marinate the Beef**:
- In a bowl, mix baking soda, sugar, salt, MSG, and ice water until dissolved.
- Add the beef and mix by hand until it feels sticky. Gradually add the ice water in 4-5 batches, mixing after each addition until the beef is hydrated and shiny.
- Add the egg white and mix evenly. Then, add cornstarch and coat the beef evenly. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
#### 3. **Prepare the Sauce**:
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar, white pepper, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, oyster sauce, water, and cornstarch. Mix until smooth and set aside.
#### 4. **Cook the Beef**:
- Heat oil in a pan. Add the marinated beef and sear on both sides until the surface changes color. Cook to medium-well (70-80% done). Remove the beef and set aside to drain.
#### 5. **Make the Stir-Fry**:
- In the same pan, add ginger slices and cook until fragrant. Next, add garlic slices and the white part of the green onions. Stir-fry until aromatic.
- Return the cooked beef to the pan and pour in the sauce. Turn the heat to high and stir-fry quickly, ensuring the beef is evenly coated.
#### 6. **Finish and Serve**:
- Sprinkle the green onion tops into the pan and give it a quick stir.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful ginger and scallion beef stir-fry!
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This recipe ensures tender, juicy, and restaurant-quality beef that you can easily recreate at home. Enjoy!
—-Timestamps—
0:00 - Introduction
0:31 - Choosing and Preparing the Beef
1:19 - Ingredients for Marinating
2:12 - Marinating Process
4:16 - Preparing the Stir-Fry Ingredients
4:29 - Preparing the Sauce
4:59 - Cooking the Beef
5:31 - Stir-Frying
6:15 - Outro