Five-spice fried rice

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsBeef sirloin, boneless
1teaspoonSugar
½teaspoonChinese five-spice powder
¼teaspoonRed hot pepper flakes
1teaspoonRoasted Oriental sesame oil
1Garlic clove, minced
cupCooked rice, chilled
2tablespoonsDry-roasted peanups, chopped
2teaspoonsSoy sauce

Directions

Cut beef in ½-inch cubes. Combine sugar, five-spice powder and pepper flakes; coat beef cubes with spice mixture. Heat oil and garlic in medium skilled over medium-high heat. Brown beef in oil.

Add remaining ingredients; stir-fry until thoroughly heated.

Microwave Oven Instructions: Combine oil and garlic in medium microproof baking dish. Cook uncovered on HIGH 30 seconds. Add beef and cook on HIGH 1 to 2 minutes or until meat loses most of its pink color. Add remaining ingredients; stir and cook on HIGH 1 to 2 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.