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Beef and French-fried Potatoes (Thit Bo Xao Khoai Tay)
Serving Size: 6
3 potatoes -- peeled and sliced 1/2 tsp Cornstarch 1/2 c Water 1 lb round steak -- sliced 4 garlic cloves -- minced 3 tsp Fish sauce 1 onion -- wedged 1/2 tsp Pepper 2 Green onions -- chopped 1 Cooking oil 1 tomato -- small cubes
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Cover bottom of skillet with approximately 1/2 inch of cooking oil and
bring to a medium-high heat. Drop in potato strips and fry until golden
brown; remove, drain, and set aside. pour off all of oil xcept 3-4 tb.
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Stir the cornstarch into the water and add the fish sauce. Reheat the
remaining oil in skillet and briefely sautee the onion wedges and garlic.
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Next add the beef and stir-fry for approximately two minutes. Then add the
tomato cubes and the green onions. As you stir, add the cornstarch
mixture. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until the liquid is reduced slightly.
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Return the potatoes to the skillet. Strir well and allow time just to heat
through. Add pepper to taste. Serve.
Living and Cooking Vietnamese by Paula Tran
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