Watermelon with Beef
Source of Recipe
National Watermelon Promotion Board
List of Ingredients
225 g ( 1/2 lb) lean sirloin tip beef, sliced
15 ml (1 tbsp) soybean oil
5 ml (1 tsp) garlic, minced
5 ml (1 tsp) ginger, minced
1 tangerine peel, soaked in sherry
250 ml (1 cup) seedless watermelon, sliced
125 ml ( 1/2 cup) snow peas
1/4 red pepper, cubed
1/4 yellow pepper, cubed
1/4 red onion, cubed
Marinade sauce:
7 ml ( 1/2 tbsp) light soy sauce
45 ml (3 tbsp) port wine or red wine
60 ml ( 1/4 cup) water
2 ml ( 1/2 tsp) sesame oil
5 ml (1 tsp) cornstarch
Stir-Fry Sauce:
125 ml ( 1/2 cup) water or veal stock
2 ml ( 1/2 tsp) oyster sauce
2 ml ( 1/2 tsp) light soy sauce
5 ml (1 tsp) sugar
45 ml (3 tbsp) port or red wine
15 ml (1 tbsp) hoisin sauce
2 ml ( 1/2 tsp) cornstarch, dissolved in 2 ml ( 1/2 tsp) water
3 drops sesame oilRecipe
Mix together marinade ingredients and marinate beef for at least 30 minutes.
In non-stick pan over medium-high heat, saute beef until brown on all sides.
In wok or large saute pan, heat soybean oil. Add garlic, ginger, tangerine peel and watermelon; saute for 30 seconds.
Add vegetables, stirring constantly to sweat the onions and peppers. Stir in stir-fry sauce ingredients without cornstarch or sesame oil and bring to boil. Pour in dissolved cornstarch thickening the sauce, add beef and mix thoroughly. Finish with drops of sesame oil and decorate on plate.
Serving ideas: Use triangular cut watermelon pieces for garnish.
Makes 2 servings.
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