Serves: 4
Total Calories: 352

1/2 pound lean beef
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1 pound Chinese turnip
1/2 cup scallion stalks
1 to 2 clove garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons oils
1 1/2 tablespoons oils
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon brown bean sauce
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 cup Stock, Chicken or favorite stock
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

1. Slice beef thin against the grain. Combine cornstarch, sugar and soy sauce. Add to beef and toss to coat.

2. Peel Chinese turnips cut in 1/4-inch slices, then in 1 1/2-inch squares, and parboil. Cut scallion stalks in 1-inch lengths. Crush garlic.

3. Heat oil. Add beef and stir-fry until it begins to brown. Remove from pan.

4. Heat remaining oil. Add garlic and brown lightly. Add turnips and stir-fry to coat with oil. Then add salt, brown bean sauce, and remaining soy sauce. Stir-fry 1/2 minute more.

5. Stir in stock and heat quickly. Cook, covered, 3 minutes over medium heat. Meanwhile blend cornstarch and cold water to a paste.

6. Return beef, add scallions, and stir-fry 1 minute. Then stir in cornstarch paste to thicken. Serve at once.

The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook. ©1994 by Gloria Bley Miller.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 4
Total Calories: 352
Calories from Fat: 150

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