*0.75 pound flank steak,
trimmed
*1 T. plus 2 T. soy sauce
*1 T. rice wine
*1 T. cornstarch
*3 T. peanut oil
*2 T. fermented black
beans
*2 hot green chili peppers
*2 hot red chili peppers
*1 T. finely minced ginger
*1 T. finely minced garlic
*1 t. red rice vinegar
*1 t. sesame oil
*0.5 t. sugar
Method:
1. Slice the steak along the
grain into 2-inch-wide
strips. Cut each strip
across the grain into
0.25 -inch-thick slices. In
a bowl combine well the
beef, 1 T. soy, wine,
and cornstarch. Stir in
1 T. peanut oil.
2. Rinse the beans in
several changes of cold
water and drain. Using
the back of a cleaver,
mash coarsely. Wearing
plastic gloves, stem
the chilis and remove
the seeds. Slice chilis
into 0.25 -inch-thick
strips.
3. Heat a wok over medium-
high heat until it just
begins to smoke. Add 1
T. peanut oil and beef,
spreading it in wok.
Cook undisturbed for 1
to 2 minutes, letting
meat begin to brown.
Then stir-fry rapidly
for 1 to 2 minutes, or
until browned but still
slightly rare. Remove to
a plate. Add 1 T.
peanut oil to wok with
the ginger, garlic, and
beans. Stir-fry rapidly
for 30 seconds, or until
fragrant. Add the chilis
and stir-fry rapidly for
1 minute, or until
chilis are limp. Add
the beef and stir-fry
rapidly for 1 more
minute. Add the
remaining soy. vinegar,
sesame oil, and sugar
and stir-fry rapidly
until beef is heated
through. Serve
immediately. Serves 4
to 6 as part of a
multi-course meal.