Beef and French-fried Potatoes (Thit Bo Xao Khoai Tay)
Ingredients
3 potatoes -- peeled and sliced
1/2 tsp Cornstarch
1/2 c Water
1 lb round steak -- sliced
4 garlic cloves -- minced
3 tsp Fish sauce
1 onion -- wedged
1/2 tsp Pepper
2 Green onions -- chopped
1 Cooking oil
1 tomato -- small cubes
Method
- 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 except 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.
Serving
Serves 6 people
Source: Orientalfood.com