Stir-Fried Beef with Sichuan Preserved Vegetable

The venerable Cantonese cooks of Hong Kong have long since recognized and accepted the genius of the Sichuan regional (western China) cooking style. Here we have a recipe that uses Sichuan preserved vegetables to enhance the flavour and texture of other foods. These Sichuan delights are cured in ground chilli pepper and salt. They are intensely strong in taste but they mellow with cooking, and they have a crunchiness that is retained throughout. They add a piquant touch to meat dishes such