Crunchy Bean Sprouts With Beef

* Exported from MasterCook *

CRUNCHY BEAN SPROUTS WITH BEEF

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chinese Meats

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 lb Flank steak
2 c Mung bean sprouts
1/2 md Yellow onion
1 tb Peanut oil
1/2 c Chicken stock
1 tb Dark soy sauce
1 tb Dry sherry
Cornstarch paste
2 ts Salt
1 t Szechuan peppercorns

Preparation: Rinse bean sprouts; drain. Separate layers of onion and
slice into thin strips to match sprouts. Cut steak into slices across the
grain 1/4" wide by 2" long. Mix stock, soy sauce and sherry in a cup.

Prepare Szechuan pepper/salt: heat dry wok to medium and add Szechuan
peppercorns, stirring constantly until peppercorns exude a strong aroma;
remove from heat. Crush peppercorns with salt, using rolling pin or
blender. Sift to remove coarse pieces. Store in closed jar.

Scalding: In large bowl, cover onions with boiling water; drain in 10
minutes. Add sprouts, cover both with boiling water; drain in 3 minutes.
Sprinkle with about 1/2 tsp. Szechuan pepper/salt.

Stir-fry: Add oil to hot wok. When oil starts to smoke, add steak, and
stir-fry briskly for 1 minute or until meat loses pinkness. Push meat aside
in wok; add stock mixture and bring to boil. Dribble in thin cornstarch
paste until light gravy is formed. Mix with beef. Pour over sprouts and
onions in a serving bowl. Serve.



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