Beef with Leeks (Karne con Kutsay)

Ingredients

• 1 pound beef tenderloin, cut in 1-1/2-inch cubes
• 1 cup cooking oil
• 1 red pepper, cut into strips
• 1 egg white
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/4 cup kutsay or leeks cut into strips
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil

Instructions

1. Cut tenderloin with egg white, then with cornstarch. Let stand for 15 minutes. Deep fry in oil and drain. Leave 3 tablespoons of oil in pan. Add soy sauce, water, red pepper, leeks and meat. Cook for 2 minutes. Add sesame oil before serving.