Original version from Barbara Chau, Livermore, CA.  443-4522

BEEF WITH ASPARAGUS

1/2 lb. flank steak,  sliced
1/8 tsp baking soda  ( or use a little lemon juice )
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tsp soy sauce
1 egg white
1/4 tsp sugar
1 1/4 tsp salt (divided)
3/4 lb. asparagus
1 green onion, cut into inch lengths
2 pieces ginger
5 tbsp cooking oil
3 tbsp water (divided)

Sauce
2 tbsp water
1/2 tsp cornstarch
2 tsp  soy sauce
1/2 tsp sugar


Desolve baking soda in soy sauce. * Add oornstarch, egg white, sugar, 
1 tbsp water, and 1/2 tsp salt. Mix. Add beef. Stir to coat. Set aside.

Break off wooden part of asparagus.   Then slice thin diagonally.

Mix sauce.

Heat 2 tbsp cooking oil, add 3/4 tsp salt, then add the asparagus.
Stir for a few seconds. Add water (2 tbsp) and cover for about
2 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.

Heat 3 tbsp oil. When hot, add green onion, ginger and the beef.
Stir until the meat changes color. Add asparagus and the sauce.
Bring to a boil and stir until well mixed.

( Or use chicken instead of beef, and omit the egg and baking soda. )

( Can use other vegetable, bok choy, cauliflower, lettuce, snow peas,
string beans, etc. Cook them with a little bit of water. )

( the baking soda helps keep the vegetables green. )

( very good )