The delectable taste of asparagus cooked with beans and marinated beef is delightful. It’s a delicious meal that is really easy to make and is rich in vitamins and minerals that are really healthy for You, and Your family.

Ingredients

• 8oz beef (cut across the grain into thin slices)
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder (dissolved in 2 teaspoons water)
• 1 tablespoon groundnut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1lb asparagus
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon Chinese fermented black beans (minced with 4 garlic cloves)
• 1 tablespoon rice wine
• 2 teaspoons light soy sauce

Ingredients For The Marinade

• 1 teaspoon cornflour
• 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon rice wine
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

First put the beef in a bowl or glass dish. Then stir the baking powder solution into the beef to help tenderize it. Stir together the marinade ingredients, and marinate the beef for one hour in the refrigerator. In a heavy pan, heat the groundnut oil over a high heat. Add the salt, asparagus and 2fl oz water. Cover the pan for two minutes and cook.

When done, transfer the asparagus to a platter. Place the pan over a high heat, and add the vegetable oil. Stir fry the black beans and garlic mixture for a few seconds. Add the beef and stir-fry quickly until barely cooked. Add the rice wine and soy sauce, and heat until sizzling. Stir in the asparagus and toss quickly to heat through and serve.

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