Loc lac or Marinated Beef Strips with Lime Sauce

7 cloves garlic, minced

2 T. soy sauce

1 T. sugar

1 tsp. black pepper

1 lb. beef sirloin, cut into narrow 2-inch long strips

2 T. oil

1 T. lime juice

1 tsp. water

1/2 tsp. black pepper

Directions:

Place cubed sirloin in mixture of the minced garlic cloves, soy sauce, sugar and 1 tsp. black pepper.

Marinade for 30 minutes.

Heat 2 T. oil in skillet, remove meat from marinade and place it in skillet.

Saute until browned, approximately 8-10 minutes.

Mix together lime juice, water and black pepper, and add to beef.

For an authentic presentation, serve over lettuce with tomato, wedge fried potatoes, and top with fried egg.

For the less adventurous, it is also excellent served over steamed white rice.

Serves 4-6.