Filipino Stir-Fried Steak with Tomatoes
- Low fat
- Lactose free
- Low calorie
- Low carb
This is another wonderfully tasty yet easy to prepare stir-fry. In the Philippines, the small round fruit known as kalamansi would be the citrus of choice.
Ingredients
- 12 oz (375 mL) flank steak
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon or lime juice
- 1 tsp (5 mL) granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) black pepper
- pinch each ground cloves and cinnamon
- 3 tbsp (45) olive, peanut or vegetable oil
- 1 Spanish onion, cut into 1/4-inch/5 mm rings
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (250 mL) thin tomato wedges
- Pinch salt
Preparation
Slice steak lengthwise (with grain) into 2 equal pieces; slice each half thinly across grain into 1/8-inch/3 mm thick slices. Mix steak well with soy sauce, lemon juice, sugar, pepper, cloves and cinnamon. Let sit 15 to 30 minutes.
In wok or skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; add onion and stir-fry until light golden. Transfer to sieve over heatproof bowl; return oil to wok.
Add garlic and fry until golden, about 1 minute. Add steak, increase heat to high and stir-fry until well-seared.
Add tomato wedges, salt and onion; continue stir-frying until tomatoes are soft, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to serving dish.
Makes 4 servings.
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