Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     2/3  pound         beef flank steak
                        -----marinade-----
   1      teaspoon      dry sherry
     1/2  teaspoon      ginger -- minced
     1/3  teaspoon      sugar
   2      tablespoons   oyster sauce
   1      teaspoon      cornstarch
     1/2  teaspoon      baking soda
                        -----seasoning sauce-----
     1/4  cup           chicken stock
     1/4  cup           - water
   1      teaspoon      cornstarch
     1/4  teaspoon      sugar
     1/2  teaspoon      sesame oil
   1      tablespoon    soy sauce
                        -----other ingredients-----
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
   2                    dried hot red peppers -- chopped
   1                    carrot
   2      cups          boiling water
   1      cup           snow peas -- or sliced
                        beans
   1      cup           vegetable oil
   1      cup           fresh mushrooms -- sliced

Preparation:

Use a cleaver to slice beef across the grain and at an angle into thin strips; cut strips 2 inches long; combine marinade in a medium bowl; add beef strips mix well and let stand for 30 minutes. Mix seasoning sauce in a small bowl; mix well; set aside. Add salt and carrot to water in a small saucepan; boil 15 minutes; add snow peas or green beans; cook 1 minute; remove from heat and cool vegetables in cold water; drain well; slice carrot into thin slices. Heat oil in wok over medium heat for 1 minute; add marinated beef, stir-frying until lightly browned; remove with slotted spoon, draining well over wok; set aside. Remove oil from wok except 1/4 cup; heat over high heat for 30 seconds; add red peppers; stir-fry 15 seconds; add mushrooms; stir-fry 3 minutes; add seasoning sauce, cooked snow peas, carrots and cooked beef; stir-fry until sauce thickens slightly. Serve hot.