14 oz / 400 g thinly sliced beef (rump, flank, sirloin, t-bone, or scotch fillet)

1 scallion/shallot stem, green and white parts separated and finely sliced

1/2 large onion, thinly sliced

1/2 medium carrot, sliced on the diagonal

1 tbsp cooking oil (peanut or vegetable)

1/2 tbsp sesame seeds

3 tbsp soy sauce

1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp mirin (or dry sherry/sake + 1/2 tsp sugar or apple cider vinegar + 1/2 tsp sugar)

1/2 tbsp sesame oil

2 tbsp grated onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 tbsp grated red apple or nashi pear

1/2 tsp minced ginger

Black pepper, to taste