Stir- fried Beef with Oyster Sauce

Stir- fried Beef with Oyster Sauce

Serves 6 as part of a multicourse meal

Ingredients:

1 pound beef steak, julienne

Marinade:
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 slices ginger root, chopped
2 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
3/4 teaspoon sugar
pepper as desired
Sauce:
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons sherry
4 tablespoons beef stock
2 teaspoons cornstarch


Directions:

1. Cut the beef and rub the pieces with the salt and vegetable oil.
Prepare the sauce ingredients and chop the ginger.

2. Heat the wok and add oil. When oil is ready, add the beef,
pushing the pieces out so that they cook evenly. Turn once.
Stir-fry until the meat changes color. Remove from wok and
set aside.

3. Add oil and stir-fry the ginger. Add the oyster sauce and sugar.
Make a well in the middle of the wok and add the sauce mixture,
stirring to thicken. Add the meat, mix quickly, and serve on
a heated dish.