Honey beef with salsa

ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 500 g/1 lb lean beef strips
• 185 g/6 oz snow peas, trimmed
• 2 zucchini, chopped
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce

pineapple salsa

• ½ fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and chopped
• 1 fresh red chili, chopped
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons lime juice

method

• Heat oil in a wok over a medium heat, add sesame seeds and garlic and stir-dry for 2 minutes or until seeds are golden. Remove seed mixture from wok and set aside.
• Add beef to wok and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until brown. Add snow peas, zucchini, honey and soy and oyster sauces. Return sesame seed mixture to wok and stir-fry for 3 minutes or until sauce thickens.
• To make salsa, place pineapple, chili, sugar, chives and lime juice in a bowl and toss to combine. Serve with beef.

tip from the chef

When handling fresh chilies do not put your hands near your eyes or allow them to touch your lips. To avoid discomfort and burning wear rubber gloves.