2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. dry sherry
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1/2 c. chicken or beef broth, cut into sm. pieces
1/4 tsp. five spice powder
3 tbsp. oil & garlic (2 cloves)
1 can sliced water chestnuts
1 1/2 lbs. beef or chicken, cut into small pieces
2 ribs celery, sliced
4 scallions, sliced
1 red pepper, chopped
1/3 lb. mushrooms, sliced
1 can bamboo shoots
1 can bean sprouts
Chow mein noodles

Dissolve cornstarch in sherry. Mix together with soy sauce, broth and 5 spice powder; set aside. Preheat 2 tablespoons oil in wok with the minced garlic. Stir fry meat. Remove from wok. Add 1 tablespoon oil. Stir fry celery, onion, pepper, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts and mushrooms. Add meat and broth mixture. Heat until thickened. Stir in chow mein noodles.