Bring the beef to the boil in cold water, boil for 3 minutes, drain and rinse.
Fry the ginger, garlic and onion in the oil, add the sugar and meat and toss for 3 minutes.
Add the soy sauces, rice wine, spices and enough boiling water to cover; braise covered over low heat for 50 minutes (20 minutes in a pressure cooker).
Add the potatoes and carrots and cook for another 20-25 minutes until tender and the sauce has thickened.
Serve with rice; it keeps 4 days in a box; reheat covered in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway.
A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.