INGREDIENTS:
- 1 large ampalaya, cleaned and sliced
- ½ lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced (lengthwise)
- 1 small thumb ginger, julienned
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 cup water (more if necessary)
- 5 tbsp cooking oil
HOW TO COOK:
- In a bowl, combine the beef strips, soy sauce, salt, ground black pepper, cornstarch, and sesame oil.
- Mix all the ingredients until evenly distributed and marinade for at least 1 hour.
- Heat a frying pan or wok and pour 3 tbsp of the cooking oil.
- When the oil is hot enough, pan fry the marinated beef, in medium heat, for about 3 to 5 minutes per side or until the outer part turns medium to dark brown.
- Add water and simmer until the beef is tender.
- Heat a separate pan or cooking pot then pour in the remaining 2 tbsp of cooking oil.
- When the oil is hot enough, sauté the garlic, onion, and ginger.
- Add- in the sliced ampalaya then stir fry for about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and transfer to the pan with the beef.
- Stir and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a serving plate. Enjoy!
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Also try: Pork Ampalaya Oyster Sauce
