Chinese Beef with Young Dragon

Chinese Beef with Young Dragon

INGREDIENTS 2 cups water 2 cups young dragon fruit cubes 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 pound boneless, lean beef, cut into strips 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger (optional) 1/2 cup chopped scallions 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into strips 1/2 cup very thinly sliced carrots 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms 1 cup drained bamboo shoots 3 tablespoons black bean sauce 2 teaspoons soy sauce, or more to taste

METHOD
In a wok or large sauté pan over high heat, bring the water to a boil. Add the young dragon fruit and cook for 2 minutes. Drain , discarding the water. Set a aside.

Return the wok to medium-high heat. Add the oil to the wok and heat until the oil begins to shimmer. Add the beef strips and stir-fry until the beef changes color, about 1 minute. Remove the beef with a slotted spoon. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the oil.
Add the garlic and ginger to the wok and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the young dragon fruit , scallions, bell pepper, and carrots and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the mushrooms and bamboo shoots and stir-fry for 1 minute. Return the beef to the wok and add the black bean sauce and soy sauce. Stir-fry for 1 minute, or until the beef is cooked through. Serve at once, with white rice.