bash the beef slices with a meat mallet, the side of a heavy knife or a rolling pin to flatten, then finely slice into strips. Combine the sesame oil, sugar, Chinese five-spice powder, soy sauce ...

and succulent strips of beef in a sweet and savory sauce. If you're surprised to see baking soda used as a dry rub for the steak, the reason for including this secret ingredient is that it's used ...