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THE CHINESE COOK BOOK
85

GREEN PEPPER BEEF


LAR

GUE

OUT

2 pounds beef
2 cups green peppers cut into pieces 1 inch by 1 inch
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup 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 with the cornstarch oil, sesamum-seed oil, and Chinese sauce.

(b) Put the celery, bean sprouts, and green peppers 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.