Lemongrass Beef Fried Rice

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the marinade: Finely mince the white parts of 2 lemongrass stalks, 4 cloves of garlic, and a 1-inch piece of ginger.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the minced lemongrass, garlic, ginger, 3 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Whisk in 1 tbsp of vegetable oil.

3. 3

   Slice 1 lb beef sirloin thinly against the grain. Add the beef to the marinade, toss to coat, and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.

   15 min

4. 4

   Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove beef from skillet and set aside.

   2 min

5. 5

   Add the remaining 1 tbsp of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add 2 beaten eggs and scramble until cooked. Remove eggs and set aside.

6. 6

   Add another 1 tbsp of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the cooked rice, frozen peas, and frozen corn. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until heated through.

   5 min

7. 7

   Return the beef and scrambled eggs to the skillet. Add 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp fish sauce. Stir everything together and cook for another 2-3 minutes until well combined and heated through.

   2 min

8. 8

   Stir in 1 tsp sesame oil just before serving.

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