Stir-fry Of Ostrich and Vegetables


Course : Ostrich
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Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


1 pound ostrich, from the fan or other tender cut Cut into 1 inch X 2 1/2 to 3 strips

1 teaspoon salt and freshly ground white pepper

1 cup broccoli - cut into 2 inch lengths

1 cup cauliflower florets - cut into 2 inch lengths

1 cup green beans - cut into 2 inch lengths

3/4 cup chicken stock

3 Tablespoon Soy sauce

3 Tablespoon hoisin sauce

1 Tablespoon Cornstarch

1/3 cup corn oil

3 slices ginger root, finely minced

2 cloves garlic, finely minced

3 small boiling onions, cut into quarters, layers separated

1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch squares

1 large shittake mushrooms, stems removed and cap sliced

8 medium green onions, white and light green part only, cut on diagonal in 1 1/2 inch lengths

2 Teaspoon lightly toasted sesame seeds

2 Teaspoon sesame seed oil

1/8 cup chopped fresh cilantro
 

Preparation / Directions:


1. Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper and set aside. Blanch broccoli, cauliflower and beans one to two minutes, drain and refresh in ice water. Dry well and set aside.

2. Combine 1/2-cup stock with soy sauce and hoisin sauce; set aside. Combines remaining stock with cornstarch and set aside. (Stir well before using.)

3. Heat wok over high heat and add corn oil. When oil is simmering hot, add half the meat and stir-fry until nicely browned on outside but still rare inside, about two minutes. Remove to a plate with tongs and stir-fry remaining meat. Remove and keep warm.

4. Pour off all but l tablespoon oil, reheat wok, and add ginger, garlic, boiling onions, bell pepper and mushrooms. Stir-fry two to three minutes.

5. Return meat to wok, add soy mixture and bring to boil for one to two minutes. Add broccoli, cauliflower, green beans and green onions. Reduce heat slightly and stir in cornstarch binder Cook, stirring, until thickened, about one minute. Toss in sesame seed oil and garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro.


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