Aromatic Beef (Cold)

Yield:	8 Servings
Categories:	Chinese, Beef

2	lb	Beef bottom round, fat trimmed
		Oil
4	oz	Soy sauce
6	oz	Dry sherry
4		Garlic cloves
2		Ginger slices
3		Scallions, in 1" lengths
1		Cinnamon stick
1		Star anise star
4		Basil sprigs
1	tb	Sugar
		Water to cover
2	tb	Gelatin
4	oz	Cold water
		Sesame oil