Dried Beef Stir Fry

Ingredientsfor 3 servings

• 350 g Dry beef cut in cubes
• 2 nos Onion 1 onion sliced & 1 no: finely sliced and fried
• 1 tsp Ginger — chopped
• 2 large Garlic cloves
• 1 Tender Lemon grass — finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric — ground
• 1/2 tsp Chilly powder
• 1 tsp Dry red chilly paste
• 3 tbsp Sesame oil
• Black pepper A pinch — ground
• 1/2 cup Hot water
• 1/2 cup Vinegar
• Salt, to taste

Preparation

1. Step 1

   First grind together non-fried onion, ginger, garlic and chilly powder into a smooth paste.

2. Step 2

   Soak dry red chillies in vinegar. Bring to a gentle let it bubble for 2 minutes and grind well.

3. Step 3

   Heat the oil in a deep bottomed pan and fry the ground paste for about 10 minutes in low heat. If mixture sticks to bottom of pan, add little water.

4. Step 4

   Cook till the paste becomes golden brown and oil separates.Add chilly paste.

5. Step 5

   Stir in dried beef pieces, ground pepper and chopped lemon grass.

6. Step 6

   Continue frying till the beef becomes brown and water evaporates completely.

7. Step 7

   Add hot water, required salt and cook with a covered lid.

8. Step 8

   When the beef pieces are well coated with gravy, remove pan from fire.

9. Step 9

   Dry beef stir fry is ready. Garnish with fried onion and serve hot with white rice.