| 3/4 | lb | Flank steak |
| | MEAT MARINADE |
| 1 | | -(up to) |
| 2 | | Egg whites; lightly beaten |
| 1 | tb | Cornstarch |
| 2 | ts | Oil |
| 1 | ts | Sherry |
| 1/2 | ts | Salt |
| 3 | ds | White pepper; more or less |
| | SAUCE MIXTURE |
| 4 | tb | Kikkoman (or equivalent) soy sauce |
| 1 1/2 | tb | Sugar |
| 1 | tb | Dark soy sauce |
| 1 | tb | Sesame oil |
| 1 | tb | Sherry |
| 1 | ts | White vinegar |
| 1/2 | ts | Hot bean sauce |
| 1/2 | ts | Sweet bean sauce |
| 1/2 | | -(up to) |
| 1 | ts | Dried chili pepper; crushed |
| 2 | | -(up to) |
| 3 | tb | Garlic; minced |
| | OTHER |
| 1/2 | oz | (1 small package or less) bean thread noodles |
| 6 | lg | Green onions; cut into 1-inch lengths |
| 3 | | -(up to) |
| 5 | | (or less for mild) dried chili peppers |
| 2 | c | Oil |
| | Cornstarch mixed with: |
| 2 | ts | Water |