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THE CHINESE COOK BOOK
BEEF CHOP SUEY
炒
CHOW牛
OUT肉
YORK片
PIN
- ¾ pound beef
- 4 cups celery cut into pieces ½ inch long
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- ½ teaspoonful cornstarch
- ½ teaspoonful Fun Wine
- A few pieces sesamum-seed oil
- A few threads ginger root
(a) Cut the beef into pieces 1/32 inch by ¾ inch by 1½ inches. Mix thoroughly with the cornstarch, sesamum-seed oil, Fun Wine, and a little salt and Chinese sauce.
(b) Put the celery and bean sprouts into a hot, oiled pan and fry for 5 minutes.
(c) Add water enough to cover. Spread the beef on top. Cover tightly and cook until nearly dry.
(d) Add Chinese gravy and mix well.