Kung Pao Beef

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1 1/2 pounds boneless beef sirloin

1 tablespoon soy sauce

2 tablespoons sesame oil

1 tablespoon rice wine or sherry

1 egg white, lightly beaten

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons peanut or corn oil

4 dried red chiles, split

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1/2 tablespoon grated ginger

1 teaspoon Szechwan pepper, toasted and crushed

2 scallions, cut in 1/2-inch pieces

1 red bell pepper, cut in pieces

2 tablespoons soy sauce

3 tablespoons rice wine or sherry

2 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar or balsamic

1 teaspoon sugar

1 cup chicken broth

1 tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tablespoons water

1/3 cup roasted peanuts