Stir Fry You Can Do
Posted on 02 December 2008 by joy
I don’t know about you, but I’m often overwhelmed by all of the fancy ingredients that some stir fry recipes call for. Between the shoots, the water chestnuts and the fancy oils and vinegars, I usually just give up before I’ve even started. I think I’ve found a recipe that will help me get over my fear of all things stir fried. This beef stir fry recipe has some pretty enticing ingredients, but it’s all stuff that I probably have in my pantry.
The cumin in this dish is sure to add lots of fragrance and earthy flavor and the chili flakes will add some much welcome spice. Bring on the stir fry!
Cumin Scented Stir-Fried Beef with Celery
Gourmet November 2008
- 6 ounce steak such as blade or flank (trim any fat and gristle)
- 2 1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch, divided
- 2 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or medium-dry Sherry
- 2 teaspoon vegetable oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon minced peeled ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/8 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/8 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
- 2 celery ribs, sliced diagonally 1/4 inch thick, leaves chopped and reserved separately
- Equipment: a well-seasoned 12- to 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or a 12-inch heavy skillet
Halve steak lengthwise if large. Slice across the grain about 1/8 inch thick.
Toss beef with 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch, and a pinch of salt.
Stir together rice wine, remaining 2 teaspoon soy sauce, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch.
Heat wok over high heat until smoking, then pour 1 teaspoon oil down side and swirl to coat. Add beef in 1 layer and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, less than 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl.
Add remaining teaspoon oil to wok, then add ginger, garlic, cumin, and red-pepper flakes and stir-fry 15 seconds. Add celery and stir-fry 1 minute, then add beef and juices and stir-fry 15 seconds. Stir rice-wine mixture, then pour into wok and stir-fry until sauce is bubbling, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and stir in celery leaves.
Serve with: steamed white rice
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