Beef in Oyster Sauce Serves 4

Ingredients 30ml (2 tbsp) oyster sauce 15ml (1 tbsp) rice wine 5ml (1tsp) cornflour 225g (8oz) rump steak, lean and very thinly sliced 30ml (2 tbsp) peanut oil 2 spring onions, cut into 2½cm (1") pieces 2½ml (½ tsp) fresh ginger root, grated 150g (5 oz) bamboo shoots, drained well

Method Mix the oyster sauce, rice wine and cornflour in a bowl. Add the sliced steak, mix well to ensure that the beef is fully covered evenly and leave to marinate for 20 minutes. Heat a wok. Add the oil and heat until hot. Stir-fry the spring onions and ginger for a few seconds. Add the beef and marinade. Stir-fry until beginning to brown. Add the bamboo shoots and stir-fry until warmed through. Season if desired and serve.