Stir Fried Beef With Basil

I have not made this but i hope to soon. Posted for zwt#6 2010

Heat the oil in or skillet over medium heat until hot and stir-fry 1 / 2 of the basil leaves for 2 to 3 minutes until crispy.

Remove and drain on paper towels.

Set aside.

In the same pan , heat the leftover oil over medium heat and stir-fry the garlic , shallots and chillies for 2 to 3 minutes.

Add the beef and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until just cooked.

Add the green beans and ginger , and season with the fish sauce , oyster sauce and sugar.

Continue to stir-fry for another 2 to 3 minutes until the green beans are tender and cooked.

Stir in the remaining basil leaves and remove from the heat.

Transfer to a serving platter , garnish with cashew nuts and the reserved crispy fried basil leaves , and serve hot with steamed rice.

oil, basil, garlic, shallots, red chilies, beef sirloin, green beans, ginger, fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, unsalted cashews