• 2 Tbs. all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 3/4 tsp. salt (optional)
• 2 Tbs. sugar
• 1 Tbs. sesame seeds, toasted
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 scallion, chopped
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 Tbs. soy sauce
• 3/4 lb. flank steak, thinly sliced across the grain
• 1/2 cup peanut oil, for frying

Combine all ingredients, except beef and oil, in a nonreactive dish. Stir in beef, cover and marinate in refrigerator 3 hours or overnight. Remove beef and discard marinade. Deep fry beef 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Per serving: calories 297, fat 15.7g, 48% calories from fat, cholesterol 90mg, protein 20.1g, carbohydrates 17.8g, fiber 0.8g, sugar 6.9g, sodium 222mg, diet points 7.6.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.1, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.7, Lean meat: 0.2, Fat: 2.7, Sugar: 0.4, Very lean meat protein: 2.6

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The recommended wines are: Burgundy, Pinot Noir, or Zinfandel.