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Ginger Fried Elk
Ingredients
- 1 lb elk chuck (or round or shoulder steak)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ¾ cup cornstarch
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Preparation
Slice meat into narrow strips.
Mix meat with beaten eggs. Dissolve cornstarch in water and mix
with meat. Pour ample oil into frying pan. Heat oil to boiling
hot, but not smoking. Add meat to frying pan, ¼ at a time.
Separate with a fork and cook, stirring frequently for a few
minutes until crisp. Remove, drain, and set aside.
Sauce
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 2 tbsps chopped green onion
- 2 tbsps fresh finely chopped ginger root
- 4 cloves garlic - chopped or minced
- 2 tbsps cooking wine - red or white
- 3 tbsps soya sauce
- 2 tbsps white vinegar
- ½ cup sugar
- Crushed chillies (optional)
In the same frying pan add carrots, green onions, ginger,
and garlic, and stir-fry over high heat. Add remaining ingredients and bring
to boil. Add cooked elk strips and fry while stirring until warm. Taste, and
add more ginger or garlic if needed. Mix well and serve over rice noodles.
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