Title: Thai Beef and Chiles with Orange
Categories: Beef
Yield: 4 Servings

1/2	c	Minced onion
1	tb	Minced garlic
1	ts	Safflower oil
1	lb	Extra lean ground beef
3	tb	Thai fish sauce
2		Serrano or jalapeno chiles
		Seeded and minced
1/4	c	Thai palm sugar
1/4	c	Chopped cilantro
1/4	ts	Cumin
1/3	c	Finely chopped raw peanuts
1/2	c	Oranges -- peeled and
		Chopped
8	lg	Lettuce leaves

1. In a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat, saute onion and garlic in oil until soft (about 5 minutes). Add beef and continue cooking for 2 minutes.

2. In a small bowl mix together fish sauce, chiles, and palm sugar until smooth. Pour into wok and cook until liquid evaporates (5 to 7 minutes). Stir in cilantro, cumin, and peanuts. Cook 2 more minutes.

3. Remove from heat and stir in oranges. Place a generous helping of beef mixture on each lettuce leaf, roll lightly, and serve immediately.

Recipe By : the California Culinary Academy

From: Emory!hpclbis.Cup.Hp.Com!juliar@sdate: Thu, 17 Mar 94 16:11:22 -0800

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