• 13 ounces rump, sirloin or fillet steak, cut into very thin strips
• 1-1/2 Tbs. cornflour, level
• 1/4 tsp. Chinese five-spice
• 3 Tbs. light or dark soy sauce
• 6 ounces broccoli
• 2 Tbs. sesame oil
• 1 Tbs. fresh ginger, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 bunch salad onions, sliced diagonally
• 1/4 cup sherry, optional
• 2 Tbs. water

Place steak in a bowl with cornflour, Chinese five-spice, and soy sauce. Mix well and marinate for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, thinly slice broccoli stalks and separate the florets. Heat oil in a wok or large frying pan. Add marinated steak, ginger, and garlic and stir fry for 3 or 4 minutes. Add the pepper, broccoli, and the salad onions and stir fry for 2 minutes. Add the sherry (optional) and water. Cover and steam for 1 minute. Transfer to a warmed serving dish and serve with rice.

Per serving: calories 410, fat 33.2g, 74% calories from fat, cholesterol 65mg, protein 17.2g, carbohydrates 8.7g, fiber 1.9g, sugar 2.1g, sodium 465mg, diet points 11.1.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.9, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.2, Lean meat: 2.2, Fat: 5.7, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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The recommended wine is: Cabernet Sauvignon.