MUSHROOM CHOW YOKE 
1 1/2 lbs. flank steak, raw, sliced thin, against the grain
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1 tbsp. soy sauce (dark soy sauce if available)
1 slice ginger, fresh, minced
White pepper to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tbsp. white wine or dry sherry
3 c. sliced fresh mushrooms

SAUCE:

1 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tbsp. soy sauce, reg.
3 tbsp. oyster sauce
1/4 tsp. Chinese style sesame seed oil
1 1/2 c. chicken broth

SAUCE: Blend all ingredients together except cornstarch. Add cornstarch a few minutes before you begin to cook. Use as called for below.

1. Slice meat about 1/8 inch thick.

2. Add salt, sugar, soy sauce, ginger, white pepper, garlic, cornstarch and white wine or sherry to the meat. Mix well and let marinate for 1 hour.

3. Place 4 tablespoons peanut oil (or any cooking oil) in a frying pan or Chinese wok. Heat oil over a high heat until the oil begins to smoke, then, without reducing the heat, add the meat mixture to the pan and begin stirring it quickly. Continue for 2 minutes.

4. Add mushrooms and continue to stir fry until the meat is just about cooked.

5. Add the sauce mixture to the meat, mix thoroughly, bring to a boil, lower heat and allow the entire mixture to cook 1 minute. Serve immediately.

NOTE: Use sesame seed oil carefully, it is strong in flavor, thus, a few drops goes a long way. Do not fry with it! 6 servings.

recipe reviews
Mushroom Chow Yoke
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 Beth (New York) says:
I have prepared this recipe many times and it always comes out great. I usually use sirloin strip or save the ends from a beef tenderloin and use them. Tastes just like I remember it did at the Chinese restaurants where I'm from in MA.
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 Lori (South Carolina) replies:
This recipe is spot on back! Thank you for your review Beth! I have been trying to make this dish for a long time, but couldn't get it right. When I saw your review referencing it taste like restaurants back home. I'm from Boston and knew I had to try this recipe! I was ecstatic with the results!
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 Brian Winberg (Massachusetts) replies:
Just wondering what place in MA??
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 Deirdre (United States) replies:
Can't wait to make this. I live in Boston, born and raised. The only thing I would pick beef/w mushroom chow yoke with white rice. I know alot of people who whenever they come here they would always get Chinese food they would say Chinese in other places are not the same.
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 Scott (United States) says:
I've been trying to nail this down for years, good news is I was so close by 2 ingredients... I unlocked the Boston style egg rolls: equal amount of ground pork and ground celery. I do add a little cabbage then salt, white pepper and Hoisin sauce amount is up to you. enjoy! I use Chinese mustard and soy sauce...

 

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