Add the Flavours of Thailand to a Spicy Beef Stir Fry

Sriracha sauce has been a runaway success worldwide ever since it was introduced. One of the best aspects of the condiment is that it can be added to practically any dish to enhance or add a new dimension to its flavour profile.

Sriracha sauce works particularly well with hearty meat dishes when their sauces lack a certain zest and freshness. The fresh flavours of the chillies used in Sriracha sauce perfectly complement a variety of beef and pork dishes. It makes the natural flavours of grilled, seared, or braised meats stand out and lifts the intensity of the overall dish. You get the benefits of Sriracha sauce’s signature flavour, and the heat is tamed enough to be enjoyed by people with more delicate palates.

Create a Spicy Beef Stir Fry

This recipe for a spicy beef stir fry is the perfect example of raising the quality of an entire dish by adding Sriracha sauce to the existing stir fry sauce. The stir-fry uses a combination of coconut milk and Sriracha sauce to achieve its slightly exotic flavour profile, and it’s easy to adjust the quantities of the two ingredients until you’ve created a sauce that delivers a fresh, rich, tangy flavour but is mild enough to appeal to everyone. We’ll list the ingredients and then tell you how to make a spicy beef stir fry that will become a favourite of your friends and family members.

Ingredients

This is a stir fry, which means that a variety of vegetables can be added, and you shouldn’t feel constrained by the recipe if you want to experiment. Try adding baby corn or snow peas for a dash of flavour and crunch, or add some mushrooms to create more of an umami flavour. There also aren’t any amounts listed in the recipe. Use your eyes and taste buds to simply create a balance of the meat, vegetables, herbs and seasonings, which slightly favours the vegetables (as they may shrink during cooking). The ingredients include:

• Top sirloin steak cut into thin slices
• Coconut milk
• Sriracha sauce
• Minced garlic
• Minced ginger
• Lime juice and zest
• Sliced red onion
• Sliced red, yellow and green bell pepper
• Sliced chillies
• Sliced green onions and cilantro

Marinating the Beef

Make the Coconut Sauce

Whisk the coconut milk, Sriracha sauce, sugar, lime zest, lime juice and some salt together in a bowl and set aside.

Cook the Beef

Using a wok or large skillet, heat cooking oil over medium heat. Add the beef and stir-fry for about 2 minutes until the pink disappears. Fry the beef in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and steaming instead of frying the beef. Remove the beef, drain and set aside.

Stir-fry the Vegetables

Use the same pan to heat the remaining oil and stir-fry the vegetables, garlic, and ginger. Fry them for two or three minutes until the vegetables get slightly tender.

Combining and Finishing Your Stir-Fry

Just before the vegetables are cooked, pour the coconut mixture into the pan and bring to a simmer. Add the cooked beef back into the pan and stir occasionally until the beef is heated through. Remove from the heat, spoon over rice, sprinkle the green onions and cilantro over the top, and serve.
The satisfied looks and smiles on the faces of your dinner guests as they get their first taste of the coconut and Sriracha-flavoured stir-fry will tell you all you need to know. The versatility of Sriracha sauce is an easy addition that transforms a so-so meal into a great dinner or lunchtime experience. And anyone who’d like a little more spice in their meal can easily add some more Sriracha sauce.

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