Zesty Ginger Beef Stir-Fry with Crispy Garlic and Bok Choy

Ginger Shakin’ Beef

Ingredients:

• 140 grams tenderloin beef
• 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger
• 2 spicy bird’s eye chilies
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 5 peppercorns
• A pinch of coriander seeds
• 2 candlenuts
• 1 tablespoon margarine
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 heads of bok choy

Steps:

1. Prepare the Spice Paste:

   • Grind the coriander seeds, peppercorns, 1 clove of garlic, and candlenuts into a fine paste.
   • Mix the ground spice paste with margarine.

2. Marinate the Beef:

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   • Slice the tenderloin beef into thin strips.
   • Rub the beef slices with the spice paste and margarine mixture.
   • Let the beef marinate for 10 minutes. Note: Since margarine contains salt, you may not need additional salt. Adjust to taste if needed.

3. Prepare the Aromatics:

   • Julienne the ginger and remaining garlic clove.
   • Thinly slice the bird’s eye chilies.

4. Blanch the Bok Choy:

   • Bring a pot of water to a boil, adding a pinch of salt.
   • Add the cleaned bok choy and blanch for 2 minutes.
   • Remove the bok choy from the water and drain well.

5. Crisp the Aromatics:

   • Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan.
   • Fry the julienned ginger, sliced garlic, and chilies until they become crispy and golden brown.
   • Remove the aromatics from the oil and set aside.

6. Cook the Beef:

   • In the same pan with the remaining oil, cook the marinated beef strips. Fry each side for about 3 minutes until the beef is browned.
   • Once the beef is browned, add the honey and lime juice. Stir well to coat the beef evenly.

7. Assemble the Dish:

   • Arrange the blanched bok choy on a serving plate.
   • Place the cooked beef on top of the bok choy.
   • Sprinkle the crispy fried ginger, garlic, and chilies over the beef.

This delightful Ginger Shakin’ Beef is a harmonious blend of spicy, sweet, and tangy flavors, perfectly paired with the crispness of bok choy and the aromatic crunch of fried ginger and garlic. Enjoy this dish as a flavorful main course that is sure to impress your guests with its unique and delicious taste!