Beef and Walnuts

Combine the beef and beef seasoning ingredients. Set aside for 10 minutes.

Cook the walnuts in boiling water for about 6 minutes; drain. Spread the walnuts out to dry.

Pour the peanut oil into a preheated wok and heat until it is just smoking. Turn the heat to low, add the walnuts, and stir slowly. Continue frying the walnuts over low heat until golden brown and crisp. Remove, drain and place on paper towels. Leave the oil in the wok.

Cut grooves along the carrot's length at about 1/2-inch intervals. Cut the carrot crosswise into 1/4-inch slices.

Heat the oil in the wok until moderately hot. Deep-fry the beef for 1 minute. Remove with a slopped spoon and set aside. Pour off the oil, leaving 1 tablespoon of oil behind. Sauté the carrot flowers, ginger and the scallions. Add the walnuts and toss all together for 1 minute. Return the beef to the wok to "marry" with the other ingredients. Stir in the seasonings over high heat.

Serve with steamed rice.