Beef in Oyster Sauce

Steps

• Step 1

  Cut the beef into finger-size strips.

• Step 2

  Put the soy sauce, wine or sherry and cornflour into a bowl and stir until combined.

• Step 3

  Add the beef, stirring to coat, and leave to marinate for 15 minutes.

• Step 4

  Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a wok or large frying pan until hot. Lift the beef out of the marinade, reserving the liquid, and add it to the pan. Stir-fry for 3 minutes.

• Step 5

  Lift out the beef and set aside. Add the remaining oil to the pan and cook the pepper for 1-2 minutes, then set aside with the beef.

• Step 6

  Carefully wipe the wok or pan clean and reheat it.

• Step 7

  Add the stock and oyster sauce and bring to the boil.

• Step 8

  Whisk in the reserved marinade and simmer for 2 minutes.

• Step 9

  Return the beef and peppers to the pan with any juices, and quickly heat through.

• Step 10

  Check the seasoning, garnish with spring onions and coriander and serve immediately with a large green salad.