Asian Beef with Zuccinis  "Stir-fried beef in a light gingery sauce.  Yields 4 servings. Prep: 5 Mins  Cook : 10 Mins; Ready: 15 Mins  3  tblspns soy sauce ;   2  tblspns rice wine;  1  tblspn brown sugar ; 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch ; 1  tblspn vegetable oil ;1 tblspn minced fresh ginger root ; 1  tblspn minced garlic ; 1 lb. beef round steak, cut into thin strips ; 8 ozs rounds of zuccinis . In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice wine,  brown sugar and cornstarch. Set aside.   Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium high heat.  Stir-fry ginger and garlic for 30 seconds.  Add the steak and stir-fry for 2 minutes or  until evenly browned. Add the zuccinis  and  stir-fry for an additional 3 minutes. Add the  soy sauce mixture, bring to a boil, stirring constantly.  Lower heat and simmer until the sauce is thick and  smooth. Serve immediately.  ~  |