Beef and black bean stir-fry

Step 1

Combine the cornflour, half the soy sauce and half the sherry in a bowl. Add the beef and stir to coat. Set aside for 10 minutes to marinate.

Step 2

Meanwhile, combine the stock, black bean sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and remaining soy sauce and sherry in a bowl.

Step 3

Heat 2 teaspoons peanut oil in a wok over high heat until just smoking. Stir-fry half the beef for 2 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with 2 teaspoons of remaining peanut oil and remaining beef, reheating the wok between batches. Heat remaining peanut oil in wok. Stir-fry the onion and capsicum for 3 minutes or until tender. Add ginger and garlic. Stir-fry for 30 seconds or until aromatic. Add the beef and stock mixture. Stir-fry for 2 minutes or until sauce thickens. Divide the rice and stir-fry among serving bowls. Top with shallot.