Stir-Fried Orange Beef

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                            FOOD FUNNY
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Here's a good one from Rosemary Zwick:

The English hobo had been hopping on trains for three days. He arrived
at this quaint village and decided to stop for a bite. He stopped in
front of George and the Dragon, a pub that had just closed for the
afternoon. He knocked at the door and a barmaid opened. "Luv, I've been
on the road, have no money and haven't eaten for three days. Could you spare..."

"Get lost" she said and slammed the door in the hobo's face.

Undaunted, he knocks again and before the barmaid could say anything.
"I'd like a word with George, please."

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                            TODAY'S RECIPE
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This Asian-style dish is reminiscent of several Chinese and Thai dishes
that feature the bright flavor of fresh orange.

Stir-Fried Orange Beef

1 1/2 lbs (675 g) flank or sirloin steak
The zest and juice of 1 large orange
1 tsp (5 ml) plus 1 Tbs (15 ml) peanut oil
2-4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 tsp (1 ml) crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 Tbs (15 ml) soy sauce

Cut the beef into the thinnest slices possible - this is easier if the
beef is slightly frozen. Cut the slices of beef into bite-size pieces
and combine in a bowl with the orange zest and 1 teaspoon (5 ml) peanut
oil. Refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours. Heat the remaining oil in a large
heavy skillet or wok and saute the garlic for about 10 seconds before
adding the beef mixture. Add the hot pepper flakes and stir constantly
until the meat loses its redness, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the soy sauce and
about 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of the reserved orange juice. Serve immediately.
Serves 4 to 6.
Received on Tue Jun 1 12:53:27 2010