• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 6 ounces beef, thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup)
• 6 ounces young thin asparagus (or any other crunchy vegetable such as broccoli), chopped into 2-inch lengths (about 1 1/2-2 cups)
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground white pepper

1. In a wok or frying pan, heat the oil and fry the garlic until golden brown.
2. Stirring constantly, add each of the remaining ingredients one at a time, stirring well between each addition.
3. When the beef is cooked, turn onto a serving dish and serve.

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 5 minutes