Ingredients

  • 10 x Chinese Black mushrooms
  • 1/2 lb Flank steak
  • 4 tsp Cornstarch
  • 1 x Egg white, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 c. Vegetable oil plus
  • 2 Tbsp. Vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp Crushed ginger root
  • 1 tsp Crushed fresh garlic
  • 1 c. Bamboo shoots, liquid removed, rinsed in cool water & cubed
  • 1 tsp Cooking wine
  • 1 tsp Dark soy sauce
  • 1/2 c. Chicken stock (see wonton soup recipe) Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 x Scallion, shredded

Method

  • Place mushrooms in bowl, cover w/1 c. hot water & soak 10 minutes.
  • Drain, throw away tough stems & quarter the caps.
  • Set aside.
  • Trim all fat from meat & slice in thin strips across the grain of the meat.
  • Place in bowl.
  • Mix 2 teaspoon cornstarch w/4 teaspoon cool water; add in to meat.
  • Add in egg white & stir to coat meat.
  • Set aside.
  • Mix remaining 2 teaspoon cornstarch w/4 teaspoon cool water; reserve.
  • Heat a wok over high heat 30 secs.
  • Add in 1/2 c. oil & swirl around wok.
  • Add in 1/2 teaspoon each ginger & garlic & the beef mix; stir-fry 2-3 mins.
  • Remove from wok, draining oil; put 2 tbs.
  • oil in wok & heat.
  • Stir-fry remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic & ginger til brown.
  • Add in reserved beef mix, bamboo shoots, mushrooms & wine.
  • Stir-fry over high heat 1 minutes.
  • Add in soy sauce, chicken stock, salt & pepper.
  • Thicken w/reserved cornstarch mix, stirring gently.
  • Pour into serving dish & garnish with shredded scallion.
  • WINE: TAI-SHAN