Sotanghon Guisado (Stir-fried rice sticks) with Beef Strips Recipe Recipe fharzana

• 10 oz Rice Sticks
• 1/3 lb lean beef
• 2 + 2 tablespoons oil
• 1/3 of a large eggplant
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, minced
• 1/2 cup julienne cut carrots
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce (low sodium)
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock
• 3 tablespoons spring onions, chopped
• Lemon wedges
• 1 teaspoon finely sliced hot chilies or chili flakes
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium)
• 1 teaspoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

1. Soak the rice sticks in hot water as per manufacturers directions.
2. Slice the beef in thin strips, rinse and drain if necessary.
3. Set aside.
4. Cut the eggplant into 1/2 inch or 1 inch size pieces.
5. Heat up 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok on medium heat.
6. Saute the eggplant pieces till they are lightly golden and soft.
7. Take them out on a plate and set aside.
8. Heat up the rest of the oil in the same pan on medium heat.
9. Add onion, garlic, and ginger.
10. Saute for 2 minutes.
11. Add the sliced beef and continue to saute till the moisture of the beef is cooked off.
12. Add carrots and cooked eggplant.
13. Stir well.
14. Add soy and fish sauce.
15. Saute for a minute.
16. Add stock, lower the heat a bit.
17. Cover and cook till the stock is nearly cooked off.
18. By now your beef should be nicely cooked.
19. If it isnt, add some hot water to cook the beef well.
20. Leave this saute mix a bit moist, so that it can welcome the noodles in :)
21. Add noodles and toss them in.
22. If your noodles look too dry, add a bit more vegetable or chicken stock and toss.
23. Transfer to a large serving platter.
24. Garnish with spring onions and lemon wedges.
25. To make dipping sauce, mix all ingredients together in a small ramekin or bowl.
26. Serve hot with dipping sauce on the side.

lean beef, eggplant, onion, garlic, ginger, julienne, soy sauce, fish sauce, chicken, spring onions, lemon wedges, soy sauce, fish sauce, extra virgin olive oil

Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/sotanghon-guisado-stir-fried-rice-sticks-beef-strips-recipe-30266 (may not work)