Beef and Broccoli

1Preparation

1. Slice the beef thinly against the grain.
2. Mix the beef with the soy, cornstarch, baking soda and water and let it stand for 15 minutes.
3. Stir the sauce ingredients together until the cornstarch dissolves.
4. Cut the broccoli into small, even florets.

2Cooking

1. Blanch the broccoli in boiling water for 1 minute, then plunge it into cold water and drain to keep it bright green.

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2. Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a wide pan over very high heat until it just starts to smoke.

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3. Sear the beef in two batches without crowding, 1 minute per side, then remove it.

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4. Add the remaining oil, the garlic and ginger and stir for 15 seconds.

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5. Return the beef and broccoli to the pan and pour in the sauce after stirring it again.

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6. Stir for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything with a shine.

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3Serving

1. Serve right away over steamed white rice.
2. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top if you like.

💡 Tips & common mistakes

• Common mistake: putting all the beef in at once, so it steams instead of searing. Cook it in batches.
• Slicing against the grain and a little baking soda make the beef restaurant-tender.
• A very hot pan matters more than any ingredient; have everything prepared before you start.

🔁 Substitutions

• Oyster sauce: soy sauce with ½ tsp sugar.
• Flank steak: chicken breast or sirloin.