How to Cook Sauteed Shrimp with String Beans

Sauteed Shrimp with String Beans

Basic Ingredients

  • 1 lb. shrimp, deveined
  • 1 bunch string beans (about 4 cups), sliced in length of 2 inches
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 medium ripe tomato, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Methods

  • Heat the oil in a pan.
  • Saute the onion, tomato, and garlic.
  • Sprinkle a dash of ground black pepper.
  • Once the onion turns soft, put-in the shrimp and stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the string beans and soy sauce. Continue to stir fry for 5 minutes.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.

Beef with Mushroom and Cauliflower Stir-fry

Beef with Mushroom and Cauliflower Stir-fry

Basic Ingredients

  • 1 lb. boneless sirloin steak (or beef flank), sliced thinly
  • 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp. cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 2 cups cauliflower
  • 2 cups whole button mushrooms, fresh or canned
  • 1/2 cup broth or water
  • 1 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp. oyster sauce
  • 3 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. soy sauce (light or dark)
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • fresh coriander, for garnishing (optional)

Cooking Methods

  • Trim fat from beef.
  • Slice meat with grain into 2 inch strips.
  • Cut strips across grain into 1/8 inch slices.
  • In a bowl, combine sliced beef with vegetable oil, cornstarch, salt, sugar, soy sauce and pepper.
  • Stir to blend.
  • Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. (You may also wish to adjust the seasoning to your
  • liking.
    By smelling the aroma of the marinated meat you’ll know if it is well seasoned or not).
  • Separate cauliflower into flowerets. Place flowerets in boiling water.
  • Cook for a minute or two. Using a strainer, remove cauliflower and immediately rinse under running cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
  • IN ANOTHER bowl, mix broth or water with cornstarch and oyster sauce. Stir to blend. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a skillet (or a wok) over medium-high heat.
  • Stir-fry the beef for about 3 to 5 minutes or until meat is brown.
  • Add garlic and onion, saute until it softens.
  • Stir in mushrooms and cauliflower.
  • Cook for a few minutes.
  • Stir in cornstarch mixture.
  • Continue stirring until sauce thickens for about a few seconds.
  • Correct the seasoning, to taste.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Serve hot the beef with mushroom and cauliflower and garnish with fresh coriander.