2 lb caribou steaks
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 cup beef bouillon
1/4 tsp ginger
2 cl garlic, minced
1/4 cup sherry
4 tbsp peanut oil
2 cl garlic, minced
3 large green bell peppers cut into 1/2 str, ips
1 cup water chestnuts
3 tbsp cornstarch
1 sherry
1 sesame oil
1 hot steamed rice
Directions
Cut meat against the grain into 1/2 inch strips. Pound to tenderize.
Make a marinade for the meat by combining soy sauce, bouillon,
ginger, garlic and sherry. Marinate steak over night in the
refrigerator. Dry meat on paper towels. In a wok, heat peanut oil and
saute chopped garlic until it turns golden brown. Remove, leaving at
least 2 tablespoon oil in wok. Add meat to oil and saute until brown
(add just a dash of sherry and sesame oil to meat while it's
browning). Set aside.
Make a slurry of the cornstarch and a little water. Pour marinade
into a separate pan and add cornstarch. Simmer until thick. Stir-fry
green pepper and water chestnuts in the wok. Add meat and marinade
sauce. Add a dash sesame oil to taste. Serve over steamed rice.
Servings: 8 servings
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