Simply Moroccan Cuisine

Marinade Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb boneless beef short ribs, sliced into thin, bite sized pieces.
• 1/2 teaspoon ground anise seeds.
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
• 1/2 teaspoon ground star anise.
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves.
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger.
• 1/3 cup soy sauce.
• 1/4 cup rice wine.
• 2 cloves garlic, minced.

Aromatic Ingredients:

• 2 cloves garlic, minced.
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced.
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper, flakes.

Other Ingredients:

• 1 red pepper, julienned.
• 1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced.
• 4 scallions, julienned.
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.
• 2 tablespoons walnut oil.
• 1/4 cup roast walnut, crushed.

Steps:

1. In a glass bowl, combine the beef with all the marinade ingredients, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
2. Pre-heat wok over high heat.
3. Add vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon walnut oil, bring to smoking point.
4. Add drained beef, reserving marinade. Stir fry for 1 to 2 minutes. Cooking in batches if necessary. Remove and set aside.
5. Add remaining walnut oil and stir-fry the aromatic ingredients for 10 seconds or until they release their fragrance.
6. Add the vegetables, and stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes, add the reserved marinade and beef back in to the wok and stir-fry until sauce thickens.

Serving Suggestion:

Serve with rice, garnish with walnuts, and eat immediately.