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Asian Beef with Snow Peas
Pair this Asian classic with an American classic: Trinitas Old Vine Zinfandel ($19.99 at Cool Springs Wines & Spirits). The ripe, full-bodied flavors of raspberry and black pepper in this Zin will provide and outstanding counterpoint to this dish.
Ingredients
6 tablespoons soy sauce
4 tablespoons rice wine
2 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
2 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pound beef round steak, cut into thin strips
8 ounces snow peas
Directions
1. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice wine, brown sugar and cornstarch.
Set aside.
2. Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium high heat.
3. Stir-fry ginger and garlic for 30 seconds.
4. Add the steak and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until evenly browned.
5. Add the snow peas and stir-fry for an additional 3 minutes.
6. Add the soy sauce mixture, bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
7. Lower heat and simmer until the sauce is thick and smooth.
8. Serve immediately.
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