Coconut Rice With Beef Stir Fry Food

THAI BEEF STIR FRY WITH COCONUT RICE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, coconut milk, 3/4 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes until all of the water is absorbed
• In a small bowl, combine the fish sauce, soy sauce and sugar. Set aside.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
• Cook the ground beef in the hot oil. When the beef is half-way cooked, add the minced garlic and half of the sliced peppers. Cook the ground beef until completely browned.
• Pour the stir fry sauce into the beef mixture and heat for about a minute.
• Serve on a bed of Coconut Rice. Top with a few strips of the remaining serrano peppers. Give a little squeeze of lime as a finish if desired.

THAI BASIL BEEF WITH COCONUT RICE

Steps:

• Bring the coconut milk, 3/4 cup water and the lemongrass or ginger to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the rice and return to a boil. Stir, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
• Meanwhile, whisk 1/4 cup soy sauce, the lime juice and sugar in a small bowl. Toss the cucumbers with 1 tablespoon basil and the remaining 1 teaspoon soy sauce in a medium bowl. Set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a medium skillet over high heat.
• Add the beef and cook, breaking up the meat, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
• Reduce the heat to medium high. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until golden, 2 minutes. Increase the heat to high and return the beef and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Stir in the soy sauce mixture and cook until the liquid evaporates, 2 minutes. Add the remaining basil and cook, stirring, until just wilted, about 1 minute. Serve the beef and cucumber salad over the rice.

COCONUT-BEEF STIR-FRY OVER RICE

Steps:

• 1. Cut steak diagonally across the grain into thin strips. Place in a shallow glass or metal pan. Sprinkle with turmeric and chili powder, tossing to coat. Cover and chill 30 minutes. Pour oils into a nonstick skillet. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add steak; stir fry until browned. Remove and set aside.Add ginger, garlic, and onion; stir fry until crisp tender. Stir in coconut milk. Cook, stirring often, 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in steak and red pepper. Put over cooked rice and sprinkle with green onion.

COCONUT RICE WITH BEEF STIR-FRY

Steps:

• To prepare rice, bring first 4 ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in rice. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• To prepare stir-fry, heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add half of beef; stir-fry 4 minutes or until done. Remove from pan; cover and keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and beef.
• Add onion and bell pepper to pan; stir-fry 5 minutes. Add bok choy; stir-fry 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• Add beef, cilantro, chili garlic sauce, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve with rice and lime wedges.