3 tbs red hot 'Sambal Oelek' chili paste (available at
Oriental markets) or use hot chili sauce
Salt to taste
1 cup cubed ripe tomatoes
Instructions:
1. Place beef in water in a 4-quart pot. Bring to a boil, then
reduce
heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Discard water and
cool beef
until it can be handled. Slice beef as thin as possible,
then cut
into 2-inch squares. Let drain in a colander for about 10
minutes
before drying with paper towels.
2. Heat 4 tbs. oil in a 12-inch skillet set over medium-high
heat.
Add beef slices and fry for 5 minutes, or until beef is
brown and
dry. Remove and set aside.
3. Heat remaining 3 tbs. oil in same skillet. Fry onions and
garlic
for 3 minutes. Add chili paste, salt and tomatoes. Cook for
5 mins.
more. Add beef anf stir-fry for 5 mins to coat slices and
distribute flavors.
4. Serve immediately with rice (to reduce spiciness) and a
cucumber/
vinegar salad.
Back to Recipe of the Week Archive
