Beef With Fresh Asparagus

I believe this is from the yan can cookbook that i borrowed from my sister-in-law years ago. this is a flavorful and colorful combination. i think i may have added more soy sauce during the cooking process when i made this, so naturally, make the necessary adjustments to suit your family. it would probably be good with a little heat added to it (crushed red pepper or chiles maybe) prep time includes 2 hours for marination.

Steps

Mix together soy sauce , wine , sesame oil , ginger , cornstarch and oil for marinade.

Cut beef across the grain into 1 1 / 2 by 2 inch slices.

Marinate 2 hours.

Break off and discard tough ends of asparagus.

Cut diagonally into 1 1 / 2-2 inch lengths.

Peel and cut carrot into 1 / 2 inch rounds.

Heat oil in wok or skillet over high heat.

Add ginger and stif for 30 seconds.

Add beef to skillet and stir-fry till redness disappears , about 1 1 / 2 to 2 minutes.

Remove and set aside.

Add asparagus and carrots to wok / skillet , stirring for 30 seconds.

Stir in remaining ingredients , except cornstarch solution.

Cover and cook for 2 1 / 2-3 minutes.

Return beef to skillet , stir well and thicken with cornstarch.

Serve hot over cooked rice.

Ingredients

soy sauce, wine, sesame oil, ginger, cornstarch, oil, flank steak, fresh asparagus, carrot, fresh ginger, oyster sauce, sugar, beef stock