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Madagascan Seared Beef Kitoza With Fresh Ginger

Name: Madagascan Seared Beef Kitoza With Fresh Ginger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Madagascan
Ingredients: 500 g beef sirloin steak, sliced into thin 1/2-inch strips; 2 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated; 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp coarse sea salt; 0.5 tsp crushed black pepper; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 2 stems scallions, thinly sliced

Thin strips of beef marinated with crushed garlic, fresh ginger, and sea salt, then fast-seared in a hot pan until charred and savory.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 12 min
Total: 27 min

Technique to learn

High-Heat Dry-Searing

Cooking seasoned slices of lean meat quickly over intense heat to create a flavorful charred exterior while retaining internal moisture.

Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, mix together the grated ginger, crushed garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
Step 2: Toss the sliced beef sirloin strips in the ginger-garlic mixture, coating evenly, and set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 3: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or skillet pan over high heat until shimmering.

Step 4: Add the beef strips in a single layer without overcrowding the pan, working in batches if necessary.

Step 5: Sear rapidly for 3 to 4 minutes per batch, turning once, until caramelized and cooked through, then garnish with sliced scallions.

Cooking tips

High heat is essential for traditional kitoza texture; avoid overloading the pan so the meat sears rather than steams.
Serve alongside tomato salsa and white rice for a traditional Malagasy breakfast or main meal.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Madagascan; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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