Name: Asparagus With Black Bean Beef
Yield: 4 servings

The Recipe Bin: Chinese - Entrees: Beef & Other Meats

Asparagus With Black Bean Beef



Beef: ½ lb Beef (Sliced & Marinated) 1 lb Asparagus ¼ tsp Baking Soda 2 tsp Water 1 tbsp Chinese Fermented Black Beans 4 Garlic Cloves 1 tsp Rice Wine 2 tsp Soy Sauce Peanut Oil	Marinade: 1 tsp Cornstarch 1 tsp Soy Sauce ½ tsp Rice Wine ½ tsp Sugar ¼ tsp MSG (Optional) ½ tsp Salt	Gravy: 1 tsp Cornstarch ⅓ cup Water



Cut the beef when it is partially frozen, and cut it across the grain into thin slices.
Stir baking soda solution (¼ tsp Baking soda disolved in 2 tsp water) into the beef (to help tenderize it).
Stir in the marinade then stir in 1 tsp peanut oil and marinate the beef for one hour or more in the refrigerator.
Heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil over high heat, add ½ teaspoon salt.
Stir in asparagus.
Add ¼ cup water.
Cover pan for 2 minutes, and do not lift lid.
When done, remove to a platter.
Over high heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil.
Stir-fry the rinsed black beans and garlic mixture (Garlic cloves, Rice wine, Soy sauce and Peanut oil).
Stir for a few seconds and then add the beef.
Stir-fry quickly until barely browned.
Do not overcook or the beef will become tough.
Sizzle in 1 tablespoon of rice wine and 2 teaspoons of soy sauce.
Stir in asparagus.
Add gravy mixture.
Stir until thickened.


Makes approximately 4 servings.

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