1/2 lb. shredded beef (flank steak)
1/4 c. bamboo shoots, shredded
1/4 lb. mushrooms, sliced
2 sm. pieces fresh ginger, sliced
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 scallion, sliced

MARINADE:

1/2 tsp. each soy sauce and sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tbsp. sherry

SAUCE:

2 tbsp. water
1 tsp. each cornstarch and sherry
1 1/2 tbsp. oyster sauce

Marinate beef at least 30 minutes (the longer, the better). Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in wok. Saute ginger and garlic. Add bamboo shoots and mushrooms. Stir-fry 2 minutes. Add beef, fry 3 minutes.

To mix sauce mix together water, cornstarch and sherry. Add in oyster sauce. Pour in sauce mixture into wok. Cook until boiling. Add oyster sauce (additional). Garnish with scallions. Serve with hot rice.