Beef & Asparagus

1. 1

   Trim the meat, and slice across the grain evenly into long, thin strips.

2. 2

   Combine the soy, sherry, ginger, sesame oil, garlic and chilli; add the meat stirring to coat and leave to marinate for 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Drain the meat, reserving the marinade.

4. 4

   Heat 20ml of oil in a wok or heavy-based frying pan, add the asparagus and stir-fry for 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove from the wok.

6. 6

   Heat the remaining oil in the wok, cook the meat quickly in small batches over high heat until browned but not cooked through.

7. 7

   Remove and drain on absorbent paper.

8. 8

   Blend the cornstarch with the reserved marinade until smooth.

9. 9

   Return asparagus and meat to wok with marinade mixture.

10. 10

    Stir-fry over high heat until meat is cooked through and sauce has thickened.

11. 11

    Serve at once.

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