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THE CHINESE COOK BOOK

BEEF CHOP SUEY


CHOW

OUT

YORK

PIN

¾ pound beef
4 cups celery cut into pieces ½ inch long
2 cups 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 thoroughly with the cornstarch, sesamum-seed oil, Fun Wine, and a little salt and Chinese sauce.

(b) Put the celery and bean sprouts 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.