Beef with Mushroom and Cauliflower Stir-fry

Beef with Mushroom and Cauliflower Stir-fry

Basic Ingredients

  • 1 lb. boneless sirloin steak (or beef flank), sliced thinly
  • 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp. cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 2 cups cauliflower
  • 2 cups whole button mushrooms, fresh or canned
  • 1/2 cup broth or water
  • 1 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp. oyster sauce
  • 3 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. soy sauce (light or dark)
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • fresh coriander, for garnishing (optional)

Cooking Methods

  • Trim fat from beef.
  • Slice meat with grain into 2 inch strips.
  • Cut strips across grain into 1/8 inch slices.
  • In a bowl, combine sliced beef with vegetable oil, cornstarch, salt, sugar, soy sauce and pepper.
  • Stir to blend.
  • Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. (You may also wish to adjust the seasoning to your
  • liking.
    By smelling the aroma of the marinated meat you’ll know if it is well seasoned or not).
  • Separate cauliflower into flowerets. Place flowerets in boiling water.
  • Cook for a minute or two. Using a strainer, remove cauliflower and immediately rinse under running cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
  • IN ANOTHER bowl, mix broth or water with cornstarch and oyster sauce. Stir to blend. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a skillet (or a wok) over medium-high heat.
  • Stir-fry the beef for about 3 to 5 minutes or until meat is brown.
  • Add garlic and onion, saute until it softens.
  • Stir in mushrooms and cauliflower.
  • Cook for a few minutes.
  • Stir in cornstarch mixture.
  • Continue stirring until sauce thickens for about a few seconds.
  • Correct the seasoning, to taste.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Serve hot the beef with mushroom and cauliflower and garnish with fresh coriander.

 

 

How To Prepare Linguine Pasta with Clams

Linguine Pasta with Clams

Basic Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs. round clam, cleaned
  • 1 lb. linguine
  • 2 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper
  • 3 stalks scallions, finely chopped
  • 1 small yellow onion, minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 3 ounces bottled clam juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Cooking Methods

  • Cook the linguine according to package instructions. Set aside in a large bowl.
  • Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan.
  • Add the onion and garlic. Cook until the onion turns soft.
  • Add the red and green bell peppers and clams. Stir.
  • Pour-in white wine and clam juice. Continue to cook until the liquid reduces in half.
  • Add scallions and salt.
  • Pour the cooked clams along with the sauce over the cooked linguine pasta. Toss.