Beef and Bean Stir-fry

Ingredients :

· 1 lb. topside or round steak, cut into thin strips
· 2 tsp. brown sugar
· 2 tbsp. soy sauce (light or dark)
· 1 tbsp. patis (fish sauce)
· 2 tsp. lime juice
· pinch of salt and pepper, to taste

· 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
· 2 cloves garlic, minced
· 1/4 lb. sitaw, (string beans) or green beans, cut into 3 inches long
· 2 kaffir lime leaves, shredded (or a little finely grated lime rind)
· water (optional)
· 2 tbsp. coriander (cilantro) leaves, for garnishing

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Cooking Procedures :

1. Cut the beef into thin strips across the grains. Combine brown sugar, soy sauce, patis, lime juice, salt and pepper. Stir to blend and then add the meat. Marinate for 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside.

2. Heat oil in a wok (or deep skillet) over medium heat. Drain the beef, reserving the sauce. Fry the meat until tender for about 3 to 5 minutes and then stir in the garlic until fragrant.

3. Add the beans, lime leaves (or a little finely grated lime rind) and the reserved sauce. Stir-fry for 2 to 4 minutes or until beans is tender. You may wish to add a little water and then adjust seasonings according to your style and liking.

4. Remove from heat. Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with coriander (cilantro) leaves and serve.

Comment

Sel Said:

Jan 01 » 11:25 PM

KC,

Fish sauce is a Southeast Asian staple, made by fermenting small, whole fish in brine, drawing off the liquid, and steeping that in the sunlight before it is bottled. In Vietnam, it is called nuoc nam, in Thailand, nam pla, and in the Philippines, patis. It has a very pungent, salty taste, and is an essential ingredient in many dishes in these and neighboring countries.

Fish sauce is also used as a condiment, and plays a broad role similar to that of soy sauce in Chinese and Japanese kitchens. Different varieties of fish sauce are available in most Asian markets or Asian stores, some well-stocked supermarkets, as well as online.

Hope This Helps

kc Said:

Jan 01 » 10:47 PM

i asked you this q's before...but i can't find it anymore...but ill ask again..

what's fish sauce? any subs for it? i can't find it here n Ohio.

Thanks! I'm trying this recipe today. KC

Giselle Said:

Nov 14 » 9:50 PM

OO nga,

I'll try to look for fish sisig recipe. And if I can find one, I'll post the recipe and I'll try cooking it myself.

kathy Said:

Nov 14 » 9:18 AM

hello, na try ko na tong food na to. simula nung makita ko ang blog mo lagi ng dito ako nakuha ng idea sa lulutuin ko. sana my recipe ka rin ng fish sisig, i like pork sisig kaso walang pork dito sa kuwait. thanks again ! god bless you also.

Giselle Said:

Nov 12 » 9:15 PM

Hi! Kathy.

Thank you and hope you keep on visiting.

Try my other recipe and Happy Cooking.

God Bless.

kathy Said:

Nov 09 » 2:42 AM

hello, i like this kine of food, i like also your website. thanks !