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Ingredients
1/2 lb. Flank steak
2 c. Mung bean sprouts
1/2 med. Yellow onion
1 Tbs. Peanut oil
1/2 c. Chicken stock
1 Tbs. Dark soy sauce
1 Tbs. Dry sherry
Cornstarch paste 1 Tsp. Szechuan peppercorns
Directions
Preparation: Rinse bean sprouts; drain. Separate layers of onion and slice into thin strips to match sprouts. Cut steak into slices across the grain 1/4 wide by 2" long. Mix stock soy sauce and sherry in a cup. Prepare Szechuan pepper/salt: heat dry wok to medium and add Szechuan peppercorns stirring constantly until peppercorns exude a strong aroma; remove from heat. Crush peppercorns with salt using rolling pin or blender. Sift to remove coarse pieces. Store in closed jar. Scalding: In large bowl cover onions with boiling water; drain in 10 minutes. Add sprouts cover both with boiling water; drain in 3 minutes. Sprinkle with about 1/2 tsp. Szechuan pepper/salt. Stir-fry: Add oil to hot wok. When oil starts to smoke add steak and stir-fry briskly for 1 minute or until meat loses pinkness. Push meat aside in wok; add stock mixture and bring to boil. Dribble in thin cornstarch paste until light gravy is formed. Mix with beef. Pour over sprouts and onions in a serving bowl. Serve.
