Ginger Beef With Carrots And Rice: Date Added: 11 Nov 2009
Listed in: Beef

1 1/2 cup basmati or white rice
3 cups water
1 lb. (450 g) flank or sirloin steak
3/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup water
2 x eggs
2 x medium carrots
1 x green onion chopped green onions
1/4 cup finely chopped or shredded fresh ginger (or have a jar of shredded on hand)
4 tsp prepared garlic or (4 garlic cloves, chopped)
1 tbsp canola oil
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp wine, red or white
2 tbsp white vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1/2 cup sugar
dash crushed chili flakes

Combine rice and water in a large microwave-safe pot or casserole. Cover and microwave at high 10 minutes, then medium 10 minutes. Slice partially frozen steak across the grain into narrow strips.

Place cornstarch in a large mixing bowl. Add water gradually while you are whisking. Beat eggs into cornstarch mixture. Toss in beef and stir to coat. Pour 1 inch of oil into wok, heat to boiling hot, but not smoking. Add a quarter of the beef to the oil at a time.

Separate with a fork and cook, stirring frequently, until crispy. Remove, drain on parchment and set aside. (This much can be done in advance.) Shred carrots. Chop green onions and grate fresh ginger.

Put oil in wok. Add carrots, onion, ginger and garlic in that order. Stir briefly over high heat. Combine soy sauce, wine, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar and chili flakes. Add to vegetable mixture and bring to a boil. Add beef, mix well. Serve over rice.

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