Dalat Choco, Stir-Fried with Beef and Garlic: Trai Su Xao Thit Bo
- Level: Easy
- Total: 28 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Inactive: 10 min
- Cook: 8 min
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons fish sauce
7 ounces lean beef sirloin, finely sliced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 chocos (chayote), peeled, pitted and sliced into batons
1 tablespoon water
4 spring onions, cut into 2-inch lengths
3 coriander (cilantro) sprigs for garnish
Jasmine rice, for serving
1 chile, sliced
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 tablespoon sugar, pepper, and 1 tablespoon fish sauce. Mix well then add the beef slices and marinate for 10 minutes.
- In a hot fry pan, add the vegetable oil and fry the garlic until fragrant. Add the beef slices and stir-fry for 1 minute then remove the beef and set aside.
- Wipe the pan out. Add the choco to the same hot pan, then add the remaining 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1/2 tablespoon sugar, and 1 tablespoon of water. Stir, then cover with the lid and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Remove the lid, add the spring onions, cooked beef, and toss well for another minute.
- In a small bowl, combine the sliced chile and soy sauce and set aside.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a plate, garnish with coriander (cilantro) and serve with steamed jasmine rice and the chile-soy dipping sauce.
