Crispy Mongolian Beef (PF Chang's Hack) | Woo Can Cook

Hello hi everyone! Wesley here. This is a recipe for a Crispy Mongolian Beef from PF Chang's that adds to our series on Chinese American food hacks, where we deconstruct Americanized Chinese classics, identify their American qualities, and reconstruct it with a more authentic and traditional approach to Chinese cooking. This dish is a super simple and delicious approach to a crispy flank steak stir fry that uses a corn starch coating for a crispy wok sear. Hope you try it!

Woo Can Cook is a series where we reproduce fun foods and recipes from my childhood. Some of them are authentically Chinese and/or pan-Asian, but a lot of them are odd Americanized versions that I inherited from my parents and grandparents while growing up in the Bay Area/California. We're live streaming every Tues/Thurs at 6:30PM PST, Weds at 6PM PST, with new recipes out every Friday!

RECIPE (written version):

00:00 Hello Hi Everyone!
00:52 Mise En Place (veggies)
01:39 Mise En Place (sauce)
02:14 Mise En Place (flank steak)
03:10 On The Stove
04:37 Let's Eat (PF Chang's Version)!
05:10 Mise En Place (veggies)
05:57 Mise En Place (sirloin steak)
06:56 Mise En Place (sauce)
07:39 On The Stove
08:33 Let's Eat (Woo Can Cook Version)!
09:22 Thanks For Watching!

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[luispagan]

Looks delicious and love the music. Thanks

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[puffypitty]

I will try this recipe. It's look is perfect! Can't stop thinking about it and my mouth is watering ☺️

[kathigritsgirlzvintage]

I made this recipe this past week for my brother since Mongolian Beef is his favorite. I followed the Woo Can Cook alternative recipe with a few modifications since the sauce was way too heavy on certain ingredients for my preference.

My Marinade:
2 T. Soy Sauce, reduced sodium
1 T. Sesame Oil
1 T. Rice Cooking Wine
1/2 tsp. White Pepper
marinated Angus Top Sirloin slices for 30 minutes and added 3 tsp. cornstarch and mixed.

My Sauce:
1.5 T. Dark Soy Sauce
1 T. Black Vinegar
2 T. Brown Sugar
2 T. Soy Sauce, reduced sodium
1 T. Rice Cooking Wine
1/4 c. Chicken Stock (I didn't have any beef stock on hand)

Finished with the cornstarch slurry.

Plenty flavorful and really good. My brother loved it!

[dealomarilla]

Just subbed on. I enjoyed the content, really nice breakdown of P.F Chang, it's one of my favorite restaurants. I love the CASIO keeping it 80's

[Wheels_NYC]

First time here sir! I definitely prefer yours, thanks for the recipe!

[ssoozee]

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[ProjectSibanda]

Incredible recipe bro, gonna try this soon

[jesusislord]

Looks delicious! Thanks for the helpful tips!

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[illadocious]

I came for the recipe but the music kept me hooked!

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That background music was on point!!!👍🏾

[mblakr]

Wow, looks so delicious. I'm such a phenatick of Oriental Cuisine. Michael

[CaptainReverendo]

Great vid. Love the music too. I’ve had success with a similar recipe but do use a tsp of baking soda in the marinade.

[catatfeline]

I just realized you're a fellow lefty! No wonder your videos seem so easy to follow! 😍

[doodoobrown]

i use a club soda + baking soda + cornstarch marinade that makes the top sirloin super tender and kinda flakey. ill try adding some extra stuff to it to make it better.

[youdontcare]

Some of the better Mongolian beef recipes I've had also have the white onions, and that's my preference too. I don't see it as often as I'd like though! Thanks for making the video.

[s.o]

Hey, recently discovered your channel. You are underrated man!! Keep it up! Also, could you make a video on P.F. Chang’s cashew chicken?