Stir-Fried Beef With Mango Salad

Ingredients

Ginger and Honey Dressing

• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (to taste)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
• 1-2 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated (1 inch piece)
• 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 lime, juice of or lemon, juice of
• 1 cup water

Salad

• 1 ripe mango, peeled and cut into strips
• 2 ripe plums, sliced
• 2 cups red cabbage, shredded (supposed to be 1/4 of a medium head)
• 2 ounces watercress leaves
• 1/2 cucumber, cut into matchsticks
• 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and julienned
• 4 green onions, sliced diagonally
• 1 ounce fresh mint, minced
• 1 ounce fresh cilantro, minced
• 2 tablespoons roasted unsalted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Steak

• 14 ounces lean sirloin steaks, trimmed and cut into thin strips
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons oil

Directions

1. 1

   Dressing:.

2. 2

   Combine the first 5 dressing ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Slowly add water, stirring, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in juice; set aside.

3. 3

   Salad:.

4. 4

   Combine all salad ingredients (except peanuts), in a large shallow serving dish and gently toss together until evenly mixed; set aside.

5. 5

   Steak:.

6. 6

   Toss the steak with garlic, sugar, and soy sauce.

7. 7

   Heat oil in a nonstick skillet or wok.

8. 8

   Add beef and stir-fry for about 3-5 minutes, until the strips are evenly browned and cooked to taste.

9. 9

   Spoon stir-fried beef over the top of salad. Drizzle dressing over and sprinkle with peanuts.