Orsimer Venison
"Because of their tight-knit tribal communities, the Orsimer cook many communal meals where a large central dish is shared among many individuals. This recipe is a prime example of such a meal, especially as venison is one of their staple ingredients, being plentiful around their scattered strongholds."~ The Elder Scrolls Official Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 lb. venison cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp corn starch or all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt plus more, for seasoning
- 1 tsp pepper plus more, for seasoning
- 1 or 2 cloves garlic can used minced
- 2 tsp grated, fresh ginger can used ground
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 splash water
- 1 pinch ground cumin
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Pour 1 tablespoon of the oil into a large saute pan or skillet over medium heat.
- In a medium bowl, toss the venison pieces with the cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- When the oil is hot, add the venison to the pan and cook until done, turning the meat over occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
- Remove the meat and set aside.
- Pour the remaining 1 tablespoon oil into the pan and add the garlic and ginger.
- Cook for a minute or so, until starting to brown, then add the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, cumin, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook the sauce for a few minutes until it begins to thicken a little, then add the venison back into the pan.
- Cook for 1 more minute or so, stirring occasionally so that all the meat is covered equally with sauce.
- Add more salt and pepper to taste if necessary before serving over a bed of rice pilaf.