Chefshell posted 03-03-99 12:38 PM
Gingered Beef with Leeks & Asparagus 
6 thin ginger slices 
1 tbsp. sesame oil (toasted) 
1/8 cup Canola or Vegetable oil 
1/4 cup thin soy sauce 
1/2 cup shaoxing or red wine (Such as Merlot) 
1/2 tsp. 5 spice powder 
1 tbsp. hoisin sauce 
1 tbsp. oyster sauce 
1 tsp. hot chili oil or chile paste 
1 lb. flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain 
1 tbsp. oil (Canola or Vegetable) 
4 leeks, julienned or thinly sliced (white parts only) 
1 tbsp. finely minced garlic 
2 tbsp. finely minced ginger 
1 bunch asparagus, cut in 2 inch pieces and blanched 
Salt & pepper to taste 
Combine first 9 ingredients (up to flank steak).
 Mix throughly with 
beef.
 Let stand at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours in fridge. 
In a hot pot or wok, coat with oil and add leeks, garlic and ginger. 
Stir 3 minutes to caramelize.
 Drain and pat dry beef and add to pan and stir for 2 minutes. 
Add asparagus and ginger and heat thoroughly about 1 minute. 
Add a few tbsp. of marinade and let just come to a boil. 
Remove from heat and check seasonings.