Beef with asparagus (prodigy)

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsFlank steak; membrane peeled =OR=- Boneless Sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain into pieces 2-in long
2teaspoonsCornstarch
tablespoonChinese rice wine OR dry sherry
2tablespoonsLight soy sauce
3tablespoonsPeanut oil
½poundsFresh asparagus sliced diagonally
Salt; to taste
3tablespoonsChicken broth

Directions

MARINADE

COAT BEEF THOROUGHLY. Marinate 10 minutes. Heat 1½ tablespoons peanut oil in a wok over a high flame and stir-fry the beef long enough to brown it lightly. Remove from wok and drain. In the remaining 1 ½ tablespoons of oil, stir-fry the asparagus for a few seconds to coat it. Add salt and chicken broth and boil until the asparagus is tender-crisp (about 1 minute). Add the beef and toss it with the asparagus to combine them. Serve the beef immediately.

JEAN ANDERSON

PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK