Beef & Asparagus

Directions

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.