STIR-FRIED

"This is a meal in a WOK!"

No special utensils are required for this dish. However, a wok really works well and is fun to use.

BASIC INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 Lb. Beef steak, your choice.
• Peanut oil as needed for stir frying.
• 3 or 4 Dried Chinese black mushrooms, rinsed and soaked in 3/4 cup hot water until softened.
• A small tight lidded jar works very well here.
• 1 Tsp. minced fresh ginger root.
• 1 Tsp. Minced garlic.
• 4 Ounces snow peas. Leave whole.(See optional vegetable list.)
• 4 Ounces Bok choy; cut across individual stalks into 3/4" pieces. (See optional vegetable list.)
• 4 Ounces Water chestnuts; cut in half. (See optional vegetable list.)

OPTIONAL VEGETABLES

• 4 Ounces Broccoli flowerets.
• 4 Ounces Green or red bell peppers, sliced lengthwise into 1/4" slices.
• 4 Ounces Asparagus; cut into 1" lengths.
• 4 Ounces Peas or sugar snap peas. Leave whole.
• 4 Ounces Carrots; cut into 1/8" matchstick pieces.
• 4 Ounces Bamboo shoots; sliced in half lengthwise.

BEEF MARINADE

• 1/2 Tsp. Fresh ginger juice.
• 1 Tsp. Rice wine or dry sherry.
• 1/4 Tsp. Salt
• 3/4 Tsp. White granulated sugar.
• 1/2 Tbs. Oyster flavored sauce.
• 1 Tsp. Chinese soy sauce.
• 1/2 Tsp. Sesame oil.
• 1 Tsp. Cornstarch.
• 1 Pinch pepper.

SAUCE FLAVORING MIXTURE

• 1 Tsp. Oyster flavored sauce.
• 1/2 Tsp. Chinese soy sauce.
• 1/8 Tsp. Salt.
• 1/4 Tsp. White granulated sugar.
• 1/4 Tsp. Sesame oil.
• 1/2 Tbs. cornstarch.
• 1/3 Cup Chicken stock. More if you prefer.
• 1 Pinch pepper.

PREPARATION

1. It is important to have all your ingredients chopped, minced, sliced, diced, lined-up and ready to go before you begin to stir fry.



2. Cut beef, across the grain, into 1/16" slices. Reserve.



3. In a bowl, large enough to hold the beef slices, mix together all marinade ingredients.



• Add beef slices to marinade and stir well to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.



4. Drain mushrooms, reserving liquids. Slice thinly into 1/16" slices. Reserve.



5. In a small bowl, mix together all sauce ingredients and reserve.

STIR FRY

1. Place wok or fry pan over high heat. When really hot, add 1 Tbs. peanut oil to wok and swirl around a bit. When you see the first wisp of smoke begin to appear, add half each of the minced garlic and ginger. Toss a bit and add snow peas, stir-fry-toss until the peas turn bright green. Remove from pan and reserve.



2. Add 1 Tbs. peanut oil to pan. When almost smoking, add bok choy and mushrooms. Stir-fry-toss for 1 minute. Remove from pan and reserve with snow peas.



3. Add 2 Tbs. peanut oil to wok. When almost smoking, add balance of ginger and garlic; toss a bit. Add beef slices and stir-fry-toss until cooked to your liking. Remove from pan and reserve with veggies.



4. Add mushroom soaking liquid and reduce to about half.



• Add sauce mixture and bring to the boil.



• Add all reserved ingredients; heat through and serve.