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:
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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.
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Marinate the Beef:
- 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.
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Prepare the Aromatics:
- Julienne the ginger and remaining garlic clove.
- Thinly slice the bird’s eye chilies.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
