This veal stir-fry with lemongrass is the perfect addition to your energizing lunches. The lemongrass and lime add a tangy touch that pairs beautifully with the veal. In just minutes of cooking, you'll find delicious Asian flavors in this dish. Served with wild rice for complex carbohydrates, this complete meal perfectly meets the nutritional needs of women during perimenopause. A light recipe, rich in quality protein and essential nutrients to stabilize energy throughout the day.
Combine the soy sauce, minced garlic, and half of the sliced lemongrass. Add the veal strips and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Meanwhile, cook the wild rice according to the package instructions (usually around 40 minutes).
Heat the sesame oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium heat. Add the remaining lemongrass and stir-fry for about 1 minute.
Add the marinated veal to the wok and stir-fry quickly over high heat until well browned on all sides, about 4 to 5 minutes.
Add the chili (if using) and lime juice, mix well. Cook for another minute to coat the veal thoroughly.
Serve immediately with wild rice and garnish with sprouted seeds. You can enhance this dish with stir-fried vegetables for a balanced meal.
Technically, wild rice is not rice but an aquatic grass, which gives it a superior nutritional profile to conventional rice, with a much lower GI (35)