Aloha, everyone! I am beyond excited that in just one month, I will be embarking on an adventure packed vacation to Hawaii. As I prepare for this trip, I am immersing myself in all things Hawaiian – from movies and music to food.
One of my favorite recipes that I’ve tried so far is a delicious Hawaiian Beef Stir Fry PuPu Dish with Lettuce Cups. This recipe is perfect for a light and refreshing appetizer, or it can be served as a main dish with rice on the side.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients:
– 1 lb. ground beef
– 4 large shiitake mushrooms
– 4 tablespoons sesame oil
– 2 slices of ginger, finely minced
– 4 ounces of bamboo shoots, finely minced
– 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
– 4 ounces of water chestnuts, finely minced
– 1 stalk of green onion, chopped
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 tablespoon ponzu sauce
– 1/2 tablespoon sweet and sour sauce
– 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
– 1/2 tablespoon of sugar
– 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
– Chopped parsley to garnish
– 1 head of lettuce leaves for cups
Instructions:
1. Fry the beef until cooked, drain the fat and set aside.
2. Heat the oil in a wok over high heat and stir fry the ginger and mushrooms.
3. When cooked through, add the bamboo shoots, garlic and water chestnuts, cooking for 1 minute.
4. Add the green onions and meat to the wok. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
5. Add the remaining ingredients to make the sauce, cooking another 3 minutes.
6. To serve, garnish with the parsley and spoon the beef stir-fry into lettuce cups.
This Hawaiian Beef Stir Fry PuPu Dish With Lettuce Cups is the perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors. The tender beef, crisp vegetables, and tangy sauce make for a mouthwatering meal that is sure to transport you straight to the beaches of Hawaii.
I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I did. And if you have any other favorite Hawaiian recipes, please share them with me in the comments! Mahalo!
