BEEF AND BEANS

Preparation Method :

• To make the marinade, mix together the corn flour (cornstarch), soy sauce and peanut oil.
• Place the steak in a shallow glass bowl. Pour the marinade over the steak, turn to coat thoroughly, cover and leave to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
• To make the sauce, heat the oil in a preheated wok. Add the garlic, onion, beans, cashews and bamboo shoots and stir-fry for 2 - 3 minutes.
• Remove the steak from the marinade, drain, add to the wok and stir-fry for 3 - 4 minutes.
• Mix the soy sauce, Chinese rice wine or sherry and beef stock together.
• Blend the corn flour (cornstarch) with the water and add to the soy sauce mixture, mixing to combine.
• Stir the mixture into the wok and bring the sauce to the boil, stirring until thickened and clear.
• Reduce the heat and leave to simmer for 2 - 3 minutes. Season to taste.
• serve immediately.