Step 1

Combine the soy sauce, sherry and cornflour in a bowl. Add the beef and toss to coat. Set aside for 20 minutes to marinate.

Step 2

Heat a wok over high heat. Add half the oil and heat until just smoking. Swirl to coat. Stir-fry half the beef for 2 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining oil and beef, reheating wok between batches.

Step 3

Stir-fry the ginger, chilli and garlic in the wok for 1 minute or until aromatic. Add the snow peas and stock. Stir-fry for 2 minutes or until the snow peas are bright green and tender crisp. Stir in the beef, oyster sauce and sugar. Serve with rice.