• Cut the steak into thin long strips. Cut onions into thin rings. Mince the garlic. Squeeze fresh lemon juice.
• In a bowl add the soy sauce, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Add the meat and marinate for 1-3 hours in the refrigerator. When done, remove the meat and squeeze out any liquid.

  Pat the steak too so it reduces any moisture.

  Set the marinade sauce and the meat aside separately.

Making Bistek Tagalog

• Heat a large braiser pan over medium-high heat. Add oil.
• Add fresh onions and garlic till just slightly browning and fragrant. Move to the side.
• Add steak, one by one and flat onto the pan. Sear one side till browning well. Don't be too tempted to move the meat, so it gets a chance to sear.

  Move meat to the side once there is brown searing and the meat is still cooking.
• Add all of the liquids. Marinade sauce, water, and pepper over high heat. It should be simmering well for 2-3 minutes.
• Mix everything together.

  Add shallots.

  Remove from the heat and cover. Let rest 3 minutes.
• Serve and enjoy!

Making Arborio Rice

• Rinse the rice well with cold water three times, until the water is mostly clear.
• Add ratio of 1 cup rice to 1½ cups water.
• Add a tablespoon of salted butter.
• Bring to a soft boil, stir once, then completely keep covered and let it low simmer for 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Fork fluff. Cover. Let rest for TEN minutes.
• Serve and enjoy!