Ostrich Stir-Fry with Vegetables
Ostrich Recipe
1Setup & Prepare
About This Recipe
Thinly sliced ostrich cooks in minutes with crisp vegetables and savory sauce. This shows proper quick-cooking technique for ultra-lean meat.
Cultural Context
This Asian-inspired preparation demonstrates ostrich's adaptability to quick-cooking techniques. High heat and fast cooking keep lean ostrich tender while vegetables add nutrition.
2Ingredients
Shopping List
3Cooking Instructions
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Marinating: Toss sliced ostrich with marinade ingredients. Let sit 15 minutes.
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Sauce: Whisk together all sauce ingredients. Set aside.
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Prep: Have all ingredients ready - stir-frying is very fast.
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Meat: Heat wok over highest heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil. Stir-fry ostrich in batches until just cooked, about 1-2 minutes per batch. Remove.
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Aromatics: Add 1 tablespoon oil. Stir-fry garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
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Vegetables: Add remaining oil and vegetables. Stir-fry 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender.
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Combining: Return ostrich to wok. Add sauce and toss until everything is coated, about 1 minute.
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Service: Serve immediately over steamed rice.
4Chef's Notes & Pairings
Chef's Notes
- Slice meat very thin for quick cooking
- Keep heat very high throughout
- Don't overcrowd the wok
- Ostrich cooks very quickly - watch carefully
Wine Pairing
Off-dry Riesling or Gewürztraminer complements Asian flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving: 320 calories, 40g protein, 12g fat, 16g carbohydrates. High in protein and vegetables.
