Ingredients

1 Tbs. peanut oil

8-10 dried shitake mushrooms, soaked in warm water for 15 minutes or until soft, drained and quartered

3/4 lb. filet mignon, cut into 1-inch cubes

1 clove garlic, chopped

3 slices ginger, minced

1 scallion, chopped

1-1/2 Tbs. oyster sauce

1 Tbs. soy sauce

1/2 tsp. sugar

2 tsp. cornstarch

1/4 lb. snow peas

Preparation

Combine garlic, ginger, scallion, oyster and soy sauces, sugar and cornstarch in bowl and add cubed filet mignon. Mix well and marinate 15-30 minutes. Remove and discard tips of snow peas. Wash and drain. Bring 1 qt. of water to a boil. Add snow peas and stir well. When water boils again, remove from heat, drain, and run cold water over snow peas.

Heat peanut oil in wok or non-stick fry pan over medium high heat. Add mushrooms, stir-fry 1/2 to 1 minute. Add meat mixture, stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes. Add snow peas, mix well. Pour into dish and serve hot with cooked rice. 2-4 servings