Saturday, January 03, 2009

i have resolved to do a few things this year. Not new years resolutions but life changes
one being to learn how to cook. This will promote a healthier life style for one and save money on eating out. So i gathered some receipes and and bought spices and things i had never heard of before and well who knew that grated ginger root did not come already grated?? I was looking for it at the bulk barn. needless to say i felt like a tool when i was told you have to buy the root and grate it yourself with a cheese grater thingy! Here is the receipe I tried out today and was pretty good at making if i do say so myself!

Thai-Riffic Basil Stir Fry
  • prepared beef broth 1/4 cup
  • lime juice 2 tbsp.
  • brown sugar, packed 2 tbsp.
  • soy sauce 1 tbsp.
  • corn starch 2 tsp.
  • cooking oil 1 tbsp.
  • beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin, short strips 1 lb.
  • garlic clove, minced 1
  • dried crushed chilies 1 tsp.
  • sliced onion 1 cup
  • sliced red pepper 1 cup
  • chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup
  • chopped dry roasted peanuts (optional) 1/4 cup

Heat large frying pan or wok on medium-high until very hot. Meanwhile, combine first 5 ingredients in a small cup. set aside.

Add cooking oil to frying pan. add next 3 ingredients. Stir fry for about 2 to 4 minutes until beef reaches resired doneness. Transfer to plate. cover to keep warm.

Add onion and red pepper to same frying pan. Stir fry for about 2 minutes until tender-crisp. Add beef mixture. Stir cornstarch mixture. Add to beef mixture. Heat and stir for about 1 minute until boiling and thickened.

Add basil. Stir. Sprinkle peanuts over top. Makes about 2 1/2 cups.

Serves 4.

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