21/07/2014
basil-beef-stir-fry
Now, this dish can be done within minutes. So, it’s definitely a great mid-week recipe!
Quick & Simple Basil Beef Stir-Fry
Yield: 2-3 persons
Ingredients:
2 tbsp sunflower oil
3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into matchsticks
250g beef fillet, thinly sliced
50g basil leaves
Sauce:
1 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tsp fish sauce
1 tsp dark soya sauce
1/2 tsp cornflour
freshly grated black pepper
Directions:
1. Heat 1 tbsp of the sunflower oil in a frying pan or wok over a medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onion, fry until they start to fragrant and not brown. Then, add the red pepper, mix and cook for about 2 minutes or until start to soften. Remove from the pan and set aside.
2. Turn the heat to high, when it starts to smoke, add the sunflower oil. Then, add the sliced beef. Stir, toss and cook for about 2 minutes or until the beef start to be brown. Add the cooked vegetables, toss to mix and further cook for about 1 minute.
3. Mix all the sauce ingredients and 2 tbsp of water. Pour over the beef and vegetables. Toss to mix. Cook for about 1 minute or until the sauce warms up. Serve warm with boiled rice or noodles.
