Quest for Ginger Beef

The staple dish of Chinese restaurants and take-outs, ginger beef consists of crisp, chewy morsels of beef that are coated in a tangy sauce. But what are its origins? Is it really an Alberta creation? (A reader living in Vancouver, B.C. tells me that his family has been enjoying ginger beef prepared in this style since the 1920's). Learn more about Ginger Beef and try a recipe.

More About Ginger Beef

• How to Make Ginger Juice - freshly squeezed ginger juice adds extra flavor to the beef marinade
• Easy Ginger Beef - Tabasco sauce replaces the chili peppers

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