skirt or flank, steak, sliced thinly against the grain • small onion, diced (enough for about 1 heaping cup) • red bell pepper, diced (enough for about 1 heaping cup) • garlic cloves, minced • fresh ginger, grated • neutral oil for frying (I used vegetable oil) • cornstarch • water, plus an additional 1/2 Tablespoon, if needed • sesame oil • garlic powder • baking soda • kosher salt •