1 3 potatoes -- peeled and
Directions
: sliced
1/2 ts Cornstarch
1/2 c Water
1 lb round steak -- sliced
4 garlic cloves -- minced
3 ts Fish sauce
1 onion -- wedged
1/2 ts Pepper
2 Green onions -- chopped
1 Cooking oil
1 tomato -- small cubes
Cover bottom of skillet with approximately 1/2 inch of cooking oil and
bring to a medium-high heat. Drop in potato strips and fry until
golden brown; remove, drain, and set aside. pour off all of oil xcept
3-4 tb.
Stir the cornstarch into the water and add the fish sauce. Reheat the
remaining oil in skillet and briefely sautee the onion wedges and
garlic.
Next add the beef and stir-fry for approximately two minutes. Then
add the tomato cubes and the green onions. As you stir, add the
cornstarch mixture. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until the liquid is reduced
slightly.
Return the potatoes to the skillet. Strir well and allow time just
to heat through. Add pepper to taste. Serve.
Recipe By : Living and Cooking Vietnamese by Paula Tran
From: "Roperez@erols.Com"
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Beef; French; Meat; Potato; Vegetable
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