Asparagus and bean beef
Instructions:
- 225g/8oz beef, cut across the grain into thin slices
- 1â„4 teaspoon baking powder, dissolved in 2 teaspoons water
- 1 tablespoon groundnut oil
- 1â„2 teaspoon salt
- 450g/1lb asparagus
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Chinese fermented black beans, minced with
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon rice wine
- 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
- For the marinade
- 1 teaspoon cornflour
- 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
- 1â„2 teaspoon rice wine
- 1â„2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1â„2 teaspoon salt
- Put the beef in a bowl or glass dish. Stir the baking powder solution into the beef to help tenderize it. Stir together the marinade ingredients, and marinate the beef for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- In a heavy pan, heat the groundnut oil over a high heat. Add the salt, asparagus and 50ml/2fl oz water. Cover the pan for 2 minutes and cook. When done, transfer the asparagus to a platter.
- Place the pan over a high heat, and add the vegetable oil. Stir-fry the black bean and garlic mixture for a few seconds.
- Add the beef and stir-fry quickly until barely cooked. Add the rice wine and soy sauce, and heat until sizzling. Stir in the asparagus and toss quickly to heat through. Serve immediately.
- serves 4