BEEF AND VEGETABLE LO MEIN

Fresh Chinese egg noodles are in the produce section of the supermarket.

4 servings

4 dried Chinese black (shiitake) mushrooms

1 tablespoon each: minced gingerroot, garlic, Asian sesame oil

12 ounces beef eye of round, fat trimmed, cut into strips (½-inch)

2 cups broccoli florets

1 cup sliced carrots

⅓ cup water

2 tablespoons dry sherry or water

1 tablespoon black bean paste, soy sauce

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1 package (12 ounces) fresh Chinese egg noodles, cooked

1. Cover dried mushrooms with boiling water in bowl. Let stand until mushrooms are softened, about 15 minutes; drain. Slice mushrooms, discarding tough stems.

2. Stir-fry mushrooms, gingerroot, and garlic in oil in wok or large skillet 2 minutes. Add beef and stir-fry until cooked, about 5 minutes; remove from wok. Add broccoli and carrots to wok; stir-fry until crisp-tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Return beef to wok; stir in combined water, sherry, black bean paste, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Heat to boiling, stirring until thickened, about 1 minute; stir in noodles. Cook until hot, 2 to 3 minutes.

Per Serving:

Calories: 300

% of calories from fat: 18

Fat (gm): 6

Saturated fat (gm): 1.4

Cholesterol (mg): 41.2

Sodium (mg): 153

Protein (gm): 22.1

Carbohydrate (gm): 37.9

Exchanges:

Milk: 0.0

Vegetable: 1.0

Fruit: 0.0

Bread: 2.0

Meat: 2.5

Fat: 0.0