Stir-Fried Beef with Asparagus and Snow Peas

1 lb Lean sirloin steak -- fat

Trimmed 3 tb Dry sherry

2 tb Dark sesame oil

1 tb Grated gingerroot

1 tb Minced garlic

1 t Safflower oil

2 Green onions

3/4 lb Asparagus

1/2 c Red bell pepper --

Julienned 2 tb Oyster sauce

2 tb Arrowroot powder

1 c Trimmed whole snow peas

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