Stir-fry Of Ostrich and Vegetables
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Course : Ostrich
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
1         pound         ostrich, from the fan or other tender cut
                        Cut into 1 " X 2 1/2' to 3' strips
                        Salt and freshly ground white pepper
1        cup            broccoli - cut into 2" lengths
1        cup            cauliflower flowerets - cut into 2" lengths
1        cup            green beans - cut into 2" lengths
  3/4    cup            chicken stock
3        Tablespoon     Soy sauce
3        Tablespoon     hoisin sauce
1        Tablespoon     Cornstarch
  1/3    cup            corn oil
3        slices         ginger root, finely minced
2        cloves         garlic, finely minced
3        small          boiling onions, cut into quarters, layers separated
1                       red bell pepper, cut into 1" squares
1        large          shittake mushrooms, stems removed and cap sliced
8                       green onions, white and light green part only, cut on diagonal in 1 1/2" lengths
2        Teaspoon       lightly toasted sesame seeds 
2        Teaspoon       sesame seed oil 
  1/8    cup            chopped fresh cilantro
 

Preparation:

1. Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper and set aside. Blanch broccoli, cauliflower and beans one to two minutes, drain and refresh in ice water. Dry well and set aside.

2. Combine 1/2-cup stock with soy sauce and hoisin sauce; set aside. Combines remaining stock with cornstarch and set aside. (Stir well before using.)

3. Heat wok over high heat and add corn oil. When oil is simmering hot, add half the meat and stir-fry until nicely browned on outside but still rare inside, about two minutes. Remove to a plate with tongs and stir-fry remaining meat. Remove and keep warm.

4. Pour off all but l tablespoon oil, reheat wok, and add ginger, garlic, boiling onions, bell pepper and mushrooms. Stir-fry two to three minutes.

5. Return meat to wok, add soy mixture and bring to boil for one to two minutes. Add broccoli, cauliflower, green beans and green onions. Reduce heat slightly and stir in cornstarch binder Cook, stirring, until thickened, about one minute. Toss in sesame seed oil and garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro.