"Brown sugar added to black bean-garlic sauce is what gives this stir-fry its unmistakable Chinese takeout flavor. The recipe for beef chow fun works equally well with tofu for a vegetarian meal or boneless, skinless chicken breast. Serve with sliced cucumbers tossed with rice vinegar, sesame seeds and a pinch of salt...."
INGREDIENTS
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8 ounces wide rice noodles, preferably brown-rice noodles (see Notes)
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1/2 cup Shao Hsing or dry sherry (see Notes)
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4 teaspoons black bean-garlic sauce (see Notes)
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1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
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2 teaspoons light brown sugar
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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4 teaspoons canola or peanut oil, divided
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1 teaspoon minced ginger
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1 small onion, thinly sliced
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1 12-ounce bag fresh Asian stir-fry vegetables (about 5 1/2 cups)
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1/2 cup water, divided
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8 ounces sirloin steak, cut into thin slices