Loin Of Beef With Watercress Puree Food

WATERCRESS VICHYSSOISE

Steps:

• Lightly saute the onion and potato in the butter. Add the watercress, chicken stock and salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil and simmer until the potatoes are cooked through, about 15 minutes. Puree mixture in blender until smooth.
• Bring to room temperature and then refrigerate. Serve chilled. Before serving, lightly stir in cream or sour cream and garnish with chopped chives.

BEEF LO MEIN

Steps:

• Cook noodles in a medium pot of boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cool water; set aside.
• Meanwhile, whisk oyster sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, and honey together in a medium bowl.
• Slice beef against the grain as thinly as possible. Transfer to a medium bowl and toss with 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper.
• Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large wok or skillet over high. Add beef and cook, tossing often, until medium-rare, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Heat remaining 1 tsp. oil in same skillet over high. Cook garlic, ginger, and half of the scallions, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add peas and bell pepper and cook until vegetables are softened, about 1 minute. Add oyster sauce mixture and reserved noodles and cook, tossing with tongs, until everything is coated and sauce thickens slightly, 1-2 minutes more. Add beef and stir to combine.
• Divide among plates and top with remaining scallions.