Baked in the South

  This copycat recipe is as good, if not better than the original!    Ingredients:   Sauce 2 t. vegetable oil 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 t. chopped ginger 1 T. chopped garlic 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup water   Mix all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat.  Bring to a simmer and let the sauce thicken slightly.  Remove from heat and set aside.   Beef 1 cup vegetable oil 1 lb. flank steak 2 green onions chopped 1/4 cup corn starch Slice flank steak against grain into1/2 inch strips.  Dredge the strips in cornstarch until coated.  I put it all in a plastic bag and mix it around until the steak is well coated.  Place in fridge for a few minutes to set while you prepare the saute pan.  Heat up 1 cup of oil in a large skillet or wok.  Add the beef to the oil and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until brown and cooked through.  Remove beef and set aside.  Pour out oil from skillet and return to heat.  Add beef a...

As you may have noticed, I love asian food!    These are super easy and delicious and taste just like the real thing!   Stir-Fry Sauce: mix in a small bowl and set aside 2 T. dark soy sauce 2 T. dark brown sugar 1 t. rice vinegar   Chicken: directions below 3 T. vegetable oil 3/4 lb. chicken breast ( I use tenders) 1 8 oz can diced water chestnuts (diced) 1 cup diced straw mushrooms (diced) 2 green onions chopped 1 clove minced garlic   iceberg or bibb lettuce (washed and separated)   Special Sauce: mix all ingredients a small sauce pan, heat on low 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 2 T. soy 2 T. rice vinegar 2 T. ketchup 1 T. lime juice 1/8 t. sesame oil 2 t. water * 2-3 t. chili garlic sauce (add this if you want more heat) *1 T. chinese hot mustard powder (add this if you want even more heat)   For the Chicken: 1.  In large frying pan, heat 3 T. vegetable oil to high heat and saute chicken breast for 5-6 minutes until cooked.  Re...