Lime and Ginger Stir Fried Beef เนื้อผัดเปรี้ยว

Lime and Ginger Stir Fried Beef เนื้อผัดเปรี้ยว

A long forgotten Thai dish, I came across this whilst reading a Thai social website. The recipe uses salt as flavouring so I am guessing this is our authentic Thai dish, before Chinese sauces (soy sauce, oyster sauce) were introduced. I hope my Thai 'likers' will give this a go. You would never think salt on its own could be this delicious, soy sauce and oyster sauce have become ubiquitous. 

Serves 2.

Preparation:

In a large bowl, put in 

-400g thinly sliced beef (I used rump steak),

-1/2 lime juice.

Mix well and leave aside.

Dry roast 2tbsp peanuts. Leave aside.

Cut 6cm ginger into matchsticks.

Finely chopped 2 garlic cloves.

Slice 4 spring onions.

Slice 4 chillies (adjust according to your taste).

In a large wok, on high heat, with a tablespoon of oil, fry

-ginger and garlic,

Cook, stirring, for around 20 seconds, add

-beef,

-1tsp sea salt.

Stir fry until almost cooked through, add

-chillies,

-spring onions,

-peanuts.

Taste and adjust the seasoning.

You may need more lime juice or salt.