Ginger Beef

Directions

1. 1
   Slice beef thin against grain.
2. 2
   Coat with cornstarch, soy sauce and 1/2 tablespoon oil.
3. 3
   Put the ginger into a mixing bowl. Add 1 teaspoon salt; let stand 10 minutes, then drain and squeeze to get juice out.
4. 4
   Heat 1 cup oil in wok.
5. 5
   Add beef; cook until meat loses red color.
6. 6
   Drain, saving 2 tablespoons of oil.
7. 7
   Blend sugar, wine and monosodium glutamate and set aside.
8. 8
   Heat 2 tablespoons oil.
9. 9
   Add ginger juice.
10. 10
    Add beef and coriander leaves.
11. 11
    Cook 1 minute.
12. 12
    Add wine; heat, then serve over rice or noodles.
13. 13
    Makes 4 to 8 servings.