Ingredients

  • 6 oz steak
  • 2A 1/2 tsp soy sauce
  • A 1/2 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp Chinese rice wine or medium-dry Sherry
  • 2 tsp vegetable oil
  • A 1/2 tsp mined peeled ginger
  • A 1/2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/8 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/8 tsp hot red-pepper flakes
  • 2 celery ribs, sliced diagonally A 1/4 inch thick

Method

  • Halve steak lengthwise if large, slice across the grain about 1/8 inch thick.
  • Toss beef with A 1/2 tsp soy sauce, A 1/4 tsp cornstarch, and a pinch of salt.
  • Stir together rice wine, remaining 2 tsp soy sauce and remaining A 1/4 tsp cornstarch
  • Heat wok over high heat until smoking then pour 1 tsp oil down side and swirl to coat.
  • Add beef in 1 layer and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, less than 1 minute.
  • Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add remaining tsp oil to wok, then add ginger, garlic, cumin, and red-pepper flakes and stir-fry 15 seconds.
  • Add celery and stir-fry 1 minute, then add beef and juices and stir-fry 15 seconds.
  • Stir rice-wine mixtures, then pour into woke and stir-fry until sauce is bubbling, about 30 seconds.
  • Removed from heat and stir in celery leaves.