Beef Kwangton

Beef Kwangton

1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil

1 slice fresh ginger root −−1/2" thick

1 pound beef −−in thin strips

4 ounces bamboo shoots −−sliced

4 ounces button mushrooms −−sliced

3 ounces snow peas

1/2 cup chicken broth

2 tablespoons oyster sauce

1/2 teaspoon soy sauce

1/4 teaspoon sesame oil

1/4 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon corn-starch −−mixed with 1/2 teaspoon water

Preheat a wok or frying pan and add the oil. Add the ginger and stir to add flavour to the oil. Discard the ginger and add the beef slices. Stir fry for about 2 minutes. Add the bamboo shoots, mushrooms, snow peas and chicken broth. Cover and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil and sugar. Thicken with the corn-starch blend and serve immediately with rice.