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Chinese Beef and Broccoli

Chinese Beef and Broccoli

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g flank steak thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch plus 1 tsp for sauce
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce for marinade
  • 400 g broccoli cut into florets
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger minced
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil

Method
 

  1. Toss the sliced beef with baking soda, 1 tbsp cornstarch and 1 tbsp soy sauce; rest 20 minutes, then rinse and pat dry.
  2. Blanch the broccoli in boiling water for 60 seconds, then drain.
  3. Mix the oyster sauce, both soy sauces, sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch and water into a sauce.
  4. Sear the beef in a smoking-hot wok with 1 tbsp oil, in batches, until just browned; remove.
  5. Add the remaining oil, garlic and ginger; fry 15 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Return the beef, add the broccoli and the sauce; toss until glossy and thickened, about 1 minute.

Notes

Rinsing off the baking-soda marinade is important — it removes any soapy taste while keeping the tenderizing effect.