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Crispy Ginger Beef

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Here is a delicious Chinese recipe that is best eaten with fried rice and stir-fried vegetables. If you are not fond of spicy food, you can do away with the chili flakes. You can add more garlic and ginger to give the dish a tinge of spiciness.

 

Ingredients:

1 lb. sirloin steak, sliced into narrow strips

3/4 cup cornstarch

1/2 cup water

2 eggs

1 large carrot, julienned

3 green onions, chopped

1/4 cup fresh ginger, minced

5 garlic cloves, minced

Canola oil

3 tablespoons soy sauce

4 tablespoons rice vinegar

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1/2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

 

In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch, water and egg. Mix well. Place the beef in the batter like mixture.

Heat a skillet or walk under medium heat. Pour one inch of canola oil. Once it is hot, fry the beef for 8-10 minutes or until it is crispy. Separate the beef using a fork if they stick together. Drain the excess oil using paper towels or place them in a strainer. Do this for the remaining meat.

In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil and sugar. Mix well until the sugar is dissolved.

Remove the oil used for frying, but leave a tablespoon. Heat the skillet or wok. Sauté the carrots, garlic and ginger for 3-5 minutes or until the carrots are cooked.  Add the soy sauce mixture to the vegetables and bring it to a boil. Mix in the beef and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated. Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with chili flakes. Garnish with green onions or coriander. Serve immediately with rice or noodles.

 

Photo Courtesy Of: avlxyz

 

Beef with Broccoli

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It is delicious dish of Chinese origin and a staple in all restaurants that serve Chinese food. Pair it with Yang Chow fried rice and you are all set.

Ingredients:

1/2 kilo of beef, sliced into thin strips

2-3 heads of broccoli

1/4 cup cornstarch

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons oyster sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 knob of ginger, sliced julienne style

1 tablespoon scallions, sliced

2-3 cloves garlic pressed

3/4 cup water

Salt and pepper

Slice the beef into thin strips. Place it in a bowl and add the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Reserve 1 tablespoon of cornstarch.

Rinse the broccoli under running water. After, trim it break it into florets. If you want to use the stem, cut off the edge of the broccoli stem and peel the thick skin. Cut it into strips. If not, you can reserve it for later.

In a small bowl, combine the sesame oil, oyster sauce, cornstarch and water. Mix well.

In a wok or skillet, heat the vegetable oil under medium heat. Saute the garlic, ginger and scallions for 2-3 minutes or until it is light brown. Add the beef and stir-fry it for 10-15 minutes until brown. Mix in the  broccoli. Cook for another 10 minutes, stir occasionally. Add the remaining soy sauce and season it with salt and pepper. Pour in the cornstarch mixture. Simmer for 15 minutes or until the sauce becomes thick.

Serve warm with rice.

Photo Courtesy Of: scaredy_kat