Ingredients

  • 1 lb Lean beef
  • 2 x Scallion stalks
  • 1 slc Fresh ginger root
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp. Soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. Sherry
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Peanut oil Chinese parsley

Method

  • 1.
  • Cut beef in 1/4-inch slices.
  • Mince scallion stalks.
  • 2.
  • Mince ginger.
  • Combine with cornstarch, soy sauce, sherry, salt and sugar, mixing well.
  • Add in to beef slices and toss gently to coat.
  • Let stand 15 min, turning occasionally.
  • 3.
  • Arrange beef slices in shallow heatproof dish.
  • With a circular motion, sprinkle oil and chopped scallions over the top.
  • 4.
  • Steam on a rack till done (30 to 40 min).
  • See "HOW-TO SECTION".
  • 5.
  • Mince Chinese parsley.
  • Serve beef in its heatproof dish, with parsley sprinkled over.
  • VARIATIONS:In step 1, sliver the beef or possibly cut in julienne strips and steam 25 to 30 min; or possibly mince or possibly grind the beef and steam about 15 min.
  • In step 3, top beef with any of the following: CLOUD EAR MUSHROOMS: 2 Tbsp.
  • cloud ear mushrooms and 1 piece tangerine peel, both soaked and slivered.
  • (For the peanut oil, substitute a few drops of sesame oil.)
  • Dry BLACK MUSHROOMS: 4 dry black mushrooms (soaked), slivered; and either 8 to 10 Water chestnuts, sliced thin, or possibly 1/2 c. pickles, shredded.
  • PICKLED BAMBOO SHOOTS: 1/2 c. pickled bamboo shoots.
  • (Cut beef in julienne strips.)
  • PRESERVED GABBAGE: 1/2 to 1 C. preserved cabbage, chopped.
  • SALTED GABBAGE: 1/2 c. dry salted cabbage (soaked), sliced thin.
  • TEA MELON: 8 tea melons, washed and sliced.
  • (You may also add in 1/2 bundle preserved turnips, washed and minced coarsely.)