Ginger Beef & Snow Peas over Quinoa
Beef with Snow Peas
Recipe by Lindzie St. Martin
You may occasionally wonder how to recreate your favorite Asian recipes at home. Well, if stir-fry has been a mystery, don't fret. Another way to make sure your flavors come together well, the next time you pull out a wok or large fry pan, be sure to toss in some ginger!Serves: 4
3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce OR Bragg's liquid amino
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp cornstarch or arrowroot flour
1 tbsp vegetable or coconut oil
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger root, peeled
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 pound beef round steak, cut into thin strips OR try chicken breast
8 ounces snow peas
1-2 tbsp green onion, sliced thin for garnish
crushed red peppers optional for spice
1 cup quinoa or brown rice, uncooked
2 cups water or low sodium broth
*Prepare quinoa or brown rice as directed. Rinse well, then place in medium pot with double the liquid (1 cup quinoa, 2 cups water). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat completely to low; cover and set for 20 minutes.
*In the meantime, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and cornstarch in a small bowl and set aside. Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium high heat. Stir-fry ginger and garlic for about 30 seconds, then add the steak or chicken and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until evenly browned. Add the snow peas and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes more. Add the soy sauce mixture, bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Lower heat and simmer until the sauce is thick and smooth. Garnish and serve immediately over quinoa or brown rice. (Recipe inspired from allrecipes.com)
Stir-fry can be any combination of vegetables you truly enjoy, and specific ones like snow peas and bean sprouts has special significance. Choose a meat your family enjoys, or consider a vegetarian version, with or without tofu. Keep it healthy and accompany it with a whole grain brown rice or quinoa, and go easy on the extra sodium and sugars. The mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar or rice wine, and even a little spice will give your veggies amazing flavor. And, if you really want to create a yummy Asian flavor sauce at home, don't forget to add some ginger.