Five-Spice Lamb with Scallions and Ginger

Mix 2 lbs lamb loin cut into strips with the following and let stand 10 min:

• 1 Tbs five-spice
• 1 Tbs tapioca starch
• 2 egg whites
• 1 Tbs soy sauce
• 12 cloves garlic sliced
• 1 ginger root peeled and sliced
• 40 scallions

Separate white and green parts of scallions and cut white parts in half down the middle in 3" strips. Stir-fry meat pieces until just browned on all sides and put in bowl. Cook white part of scallions in the following until mixture thickens:

• 1 cup sherry
• 3 Tbs soy sauce
• 1 Tbs cornstarch
• 3 Tbs sugar

Add meat mixture and green parts of scallions. Simmer until scallions are just cooked. Don't overcook or scallions will become soggy and meat will become tough.