1 lb. flank steak, sliced very thin, cut in strips, 2 inches wide 2 tbsp. light soy sauce 3 tbsp. hoisin sauce 1 tbsp. sake or rice wine 1 tbsp. cornstarch 1 tsp. sugar 1 1/2 lb. asparagus or green beans, 2 inches long 4 tbsp. peanut oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 slice fresh ginger, minced 1/8 tsp. red pepper seed Marinate flank steak in mixture of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice wine, cornstarch, and sugar for about 1 hour. Blanch asparagus or green beans until just tender, about 5 minutes. Heat 2 tablespoons oil and stir fry the asparagus or green beans for 2 minutes. Remove from pan and add 2 tablespoons more oil. Add garlic, ginger, and pepper seeds and stir fry a minute or so. Add meat and cook for 3 minutes or until it is cooked on the outside and pink inside. |