Stir-fried Beef With Asparagus And Snow Peas

Ingredients

1 lb sirloin steak fat trimmed
3 tb dry sherry
2 tb dark sesame oil
1 tb gingerroot
1 tb garlic
1 t safflower oil
2 green onions
3/4 lb asparagus
1/2 c bell pepper
2 tb oyster sauce
2 arrowroot powder
1 c trimmed snow peas

Instructions

1. Cut steak into thin strips. Place in a large bowl with sherry, sesame oil, gingerroot, and garlic. Let marinate 15 minutes.

2. Cut green onions into 1/2-inch pieces, and trim asparagus and cut into 1-inch lengths. Heat wok over medium-high heat and add safflower oil. Stir-fry green onions, asparagus, and bell pepper for 2 minutes, then remove to a platter and keep warm in oven.

3. Add steak and marinade to wok and stir-fry for 3 minutes. In a small bowl combine oyster sauce and arrowroot. Add to steak and cook for 1 minute. Add vegetable mixture and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Toss in snow peas, cover wok, and cook for 1 minute. Serve immediately.

Recipe By : the California Culinary Academy