Title: Asparagus and beef
 Categories: Main dishes, Chinese
      Yield: 6 Servings
 
      1 tb Fermented black beans;
           -(Chinese)
      1    Garlic clove
  1 1/2 lb Asparagus; sliced diagonally
           In 1/2-in. pieces
      2 c  Boiling water
    1/4 c  Oil
    1/2 lb Flank steak; thinly sliced
  1 1/2 ts Salt
    1/2 c  Chicken stock
      1 tb Cornstarch
    1/2 ts Sugar
      1 tb Water
 
  Soak black beans in warm water a few minutes. Drain and mash beans
  with garlic. Drop asparagus in boiling water and boil 2 minutes. Drain
  immediately. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in skillet or wok until very hot.
  Add beef, stir quickly, then remove from pan. Add remaining oil to
  skillet and heat. Add bean mixture and stir over high heat for a few
  seconds. Add salt and asparagus. Stir-fry 1 minute. Add chicken
  stock, cover and cook 2 minutes. Mix cornstarch, sugar and water and
  stir into meat mixture. Stir until sauce is thick and smooth. Add
  beef and blend quickly.
  
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