Beef with Bamboo Shoots Recipe

Beef with Bamboo Shoots Recipe

(Vietnamese Recipe)

375 g (12 oz) rump or fillet steak

2 tablespoons peanut oil

extra 2 tablespoons of peanut oil

1 large can bamboo shoots, sliced

6 scallions, trimmed and sliced

1 tablespoon fish sauce

½ teaspoon salt

1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed

4 tablespoons sesame seed, toasted and crushed

Method:

Cut beef into very thin slices about 5 cm (2 inches) long.  Heat peanut oil in wok, stir fry beef quickly for about 1 minute.  Remove from wok while meat is still pink.  In same wok heat extra oil and fry well-drained sliced bamboo shoots and scallions for about 2 minutes.  Add fish sauce and salt and fry for a further 5 minutes.  Add crushed garlic, stir and fry for a further minute, then return beef to wok and stir fry for a minute.  Add sesame seeds and mix well.  Serve hot with steamed rice.

Note:  Do not double this recipe.  If a larger quantity is needed, make two portions.