Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Preparation

Step 1: Prep and Marinate the Beef [00:21]

• Finely mince 4 garlic cloves and cut the beef into thin slices across the muscle fiber.
• In a bowl, combine the beef with 1/2 tsp soy sauce, 3 tsp dark soy sauce, 1 1/2 tsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp sugar, 3/4 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 5 tsp corn starch, and 8 tsp water. Mix until the liquid is absorbed.
• Finally, add 4 tsp of oil and mix again.

Step 2: Prepare Vegetables [00:24]

• Cut 10.58 oz/300 g of broccoli into smaller, separate pieces.

Cooking

Step 3: Steam-Fry Broccoli [01:22]

• In a pan over medium-high heat, add a little oil and 3 slices of ginger. Sizzle briefly.
• Add the broccoli and stir-fry. Once coated, add 1 tbsp of rice wine and continue to stir-fry.
• Add 1/8 tsp of salt, 1/8 tsp of sugar, and 1/3 cup of water. Cover and cook for 30 seconds. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Step 4: Cook Beef [02:16]

• Add a little more oil to the pan and pan-fry the beef. Spread it out, then add the minced garlic and flip the meat to cook the other side.
• Once about 50% cooked, add 1 tbsp of rice wine. Once evaporated, add 2 tsp of dark soy sauce, 1 tsp of oyster sauce, 1 tsp of sugar, and stir-fry until the color is even.
• Pour in 1/2 cup + 1/8 cup of water. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens.

Step 5: Final Toss [03:26]

• Turn off the heat and return the broccoli to the pan. Add 1/4 tsp of black pepper and mix well before serving.