Single Serving: Tapsilog with Tomato and Cucumber Salsa (Tapa V.1)

Now that half of the household is on vacation to the Philippines, both I and the nanny do not really feel like cooking. These days, we just make do with very simple dishes of fried fish paired with a simple vegetable dish, well more often than not we really just make do with just fried fish or chicken. In the evenings, lately we're into either noodles or soup. It really is just no fun cooking for people who are not in the mood to eat. We are a family  who is used to eating together so cooking for just 2 or 3 persons is just no fun at all!
Yesterday, I thought of preparing Tapa with a twist in the marinade. I am also experimenting so I've prepared the kilo of beef in two batches with the same marinade but the first batch I made ala beef jerky. I'd like to know which one would receive a warmer reception. This is version one or Tapa V.1 or beef tapa marinated overnight. So as I've said these are exactly the same marinade but with just different methods of preparation. 
In the absence of Atchara which would be a perfect siding to this dish, I have prepared Tomato and Cucumber Salsa, the recipe I have posted here.

Ingredients:
1/2 kg beef sirloin
4 tbs cooking oil
4 tbs soy sauce
2 tbs oyster sauce
2 tbs cane vinegar
2 tbs knorr or maggi seasoning
6 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1/4 tsp white pepper
salt (as desired)
Method:
Slice beef thinly across the grain.


In a bowl mix all the marinating ingredients except the oil. Add the beef, toss with your hand to distribute marinade evenly through all beef strips. 
 
Transfer into a resealable container cover and keep in the refrigerator overnight.
 
To cook, heat oil in a frying pan over low to medium heat. Fry beef until browned and cooked through, but do not overcook to avoid beef from being dry and rubber-like. Cook just enough for the beef to become tender while retaining its juices.
 
When almost done, pour in about 1 tbs. of the marinade to finish off with a moist texture. 
 
Turn off heat. Transfer into your plate with garlic rice, fried egg and a side dish of Tomato and Cucumber Salsa. Enjoy!