Chilli Plum Beef

From an old australian cookbook. An australian cup is 250 ml. a tablespoon is 20 ml. Prep time doesn't include time to marinate.

Trim beef , slice thinly.

Combine beef , sauces , garlic , ginger , chilli , sugar , sherry and cornflour in a large bowl.

Cover , marinate for 30 minutes or overnight.

Drain beef and reserve marinade.

Heat a little oil in a wok , add beef in batches , stir-fry until browned.

Remove from wok as each batch is cooked.

Repeat with remaining oil and beef.

Return beef to wok with reserved marinade , blended extra cornflour and water and the stock cube.

Stir until mixture boils and thickens.

Serve with rice.

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