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["1.", "Cut beef in 1/4-inch slices.", "Mince scallion stalks.", "2.", "Mince ginger.", "Combine with cornstarch, soy sauce, sherry, salt and sugar, mixing well.", "Add in to beef slices and toss gently to coat.", "Let stand 15 min, turning occasionally.", "3.", "Arrange beef slices in shallow heatproof dish.", "With a circular motion, sprinkle oil and chopped scallions over the top.", "4.", "Steam on a rack till done (30 to 40 min).", "See ""HOW-TO SECTION"".", "5.", "Mince Chinese parsley.", "Serve beef in its heatproof dish, with parsley sprinkled over.", "VARIATIONS:In step 1, sliver the beef or possibly cut in julienne strips and steam 25 to 30 min; or possibly mince or possibly grind the beef and steam about 15 min.", "In step 3, top beef with any of the following: CLOUD EAR MUSHROOMS: 2 Tbsp.", "cloud ear mushrooms and 1 piece tangerine peel, both soaked and slivered.", "(For the peanut oil, substitute a few drops of sesame oil.)", "Dry BLACK MUSHROOMS: 4 dry black mushrooms (soaked), slivered; and either 8 to 10 Water chestnuts, sliced thin, or possibly 1/2 c. pickles, shredded.", "PICKLED BAMBOO SHOOTS: 1/2 c. pickled bamboo shoots.", "(Cut beef in julienne strips.)", "PRESERVED GABBAGE: 1/2 to 1 C. preserved cabbage, chopped.", "SALTED GABBAGE: 1/2 c. dry salted cabbage (soaked), sliced thin.", "TEA MELON: 8 tea melons, washed and sliced.", "(You may also add in 1/2 bundle preserved turnips, washed and minced coarsely.)"]
