Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Thai Beef & Asparagus Stir Fry

Ingredients:
500g Beef Chuck Steak, sliced thin
1 Tbsp Chinese Cooking Wine or Dry Sherry
1 Tbsp Cornstarch
3 Cloves Garlic, roughly minced
1 Bunch Asparagus, cut into 2" pieces
2 Tbsp Naam Pridk Phao (chili sauce)
2 Tbsp Thin Soy Sauce
2 Tbsp Oyster Sauce

Method:
  1. In a small bowl, combine the beef, cornstarch and cooking wine. Combine well and set aside.
  2. In another small bowl, make the sauce by combining the naam prik pao, soy sauce and oyster sauce. Mix well to combine ingredients, set aside until needed.
  3. Heat wok over high heat until very hot. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable or grape seed oil, then the beef followed by the garlic. 
  4. When the beef is seared, but not cooked through, about 30 seconds or so add the asparagus. Cook for another minute. Add the sauce. It should caramelize very quickly because of the high sugar content. If it gets too thick add a little water. 
  5. Serve with rice or on its own.

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