Sichuan beef and snowpea stir-fry

Method

• Step 1
  Place the cornflour in a jug. Gradually add the beef stock while gently stirring. Add the kecap manis and soy sauce and stir to combine. Set aside.
• Step 2
  Heat half the oil in a wok over medium heat. Add the almonds and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a bowl.
• Step 3
  Increase heat to high until oil is just smoking. Add 1/4 of the beef and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes or until lightly brown. Transfer to a bowl. Repeat in 3 more batches with remaining beef, reheating wok between batches.
• Step 4
  Heat remaining oil in the wok over high heat. Add the onion, garlic, ginger and peppercorns and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until onion is slightly tender. Return the beef to the wok with snowpeas and soy sauce mixture and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until sauce boils and thickens. Add almonds and stir to combine. Remove from heat.
• Step 5
  Spoon the stir-fry evenly among serving bowls. Serve immediately with steamed rice, if desired.