GINGER BEEF

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh ginger
• 1 tsp flour
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 lb (0.5 kg) sirloin steak, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Directions

1. Place ginger in a small bowl and cover with hot water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain ginger and thoroughly pat dry with paper towels.
2. Toss ginger with flour. Heat oil in a wok or large frypan over medium heat. Add ginger and stir-fry until golden. Remove ginger with a slotted spoon; set aside.
3. Add beef to wok and stir-fry until browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and stir-fry for 1 minute. Stir in ginger, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar and red pepper flakes. Stir-fry for 1 minute. Stir in cilantro. Serve immediately.