Beef Stir Fry with Garlic Shoots

I have always been a baker more than a cook. Baking just seems so much more enjoyable and so much more fun. In my opinion, there are not many things in the world that give more pleasure than the smell and the taste of homemade cookies and cakes. But not living at home means no meals readily prepared by dad. So if I want home-cooked meals the only way would be to do the cooking myself.
This is one of those dishes that every family seems to know and can be easier prepared within thirty minutes. Before I came to Australia I don't think I have had garlic shoots very often. But they are really yummy and nutritious vegetables. Rich in fibre, vitamins and antioxidants. And I really like their subtle spiciness and the crunchy texture. And, unlike some leafy vegetables, they retain their shape and crunchiness very well after reheating so they are good for lunchbox.

Beef stir fry with garlic shoots1 bunch of garlic shoots
stir fry beef
2 cloves of garlic, crushed and chopped
sesame seeds, slightly toasted
sauce: 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 2 tsp sugar, 2 tsp corn starch, 1 tbsp water

1) Marinade beef with sugar, sesame oil, ground pepper and corn starch for at least 20 minutes or overnight.
2) Cut off the ends of garlic shoots and cut them into sections. Blanch them in boiling water for approx. 1 minutes. Set aside.3) In a heated frying pan, add oil and cook garlic until fragrant. Add the beef and shallow fry them until almost cooked through. Stir in garlic shoots.
4) Combine the last 4 ingredients to make the sauce. Pour the sauce over the pan and mix well. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top to serve. Serve with rice.