Cumin-Scented Stir-Fried Beef with Celery |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Cumin makes this easy stir-fry exceptionally fragrant, while the last-minute addition of celery leaves creates a counterpoint of aromatic freshness. Ingredients:
6 ounce steak such as blade or flank (trim any fat and gristle) |
2 1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided |
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch, divided |
2 tablespoon chinese rice wine or medium-dry sherry |
2 teaspoon vegetable oil, divided |
1/2 teaspoon minced peeled ginger |
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic |
1/8 teaspoon cumin seeds |
1/8 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes |
2 celery ribs, sliced diagonally 1/4 inch thick, leaves chopped and reserved separately |
Directions:
1. Halve steak lengthwise if large. Slice across the grain about 1/8 inch thick.
2. Toss beef with 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch, and a pinch of salt.
3. Stir together rice wine, remaining 2 teaspoon soy sauce, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch.
4. Heat wok over high heat until smoking, then pour 1 teaspoon oil down side and swirl to coat. Add beef in 1 layer and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, less than 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl.
5. Add remaining teaspoon oil to wok, then add ginger, garlic, cumin, and red-pepper flakes and stir-fry 15 seconds. Add celery and stir-fry 1 minute, then add beef and juices and stir-fry 15 seconds. Stir rice-wine mixture, then pour into wok and stir-fry until sauce is bubbling, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and stir in celery leaves.
6. Serve with: steamed white rice
7. Per serving: 410 calories, 22 g fat (6 g saturated), 58 mg cholesterol, 896 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 37 g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Nutrition Data See Nutrition Data's complete analysis of this recipe ›
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