Beef and Broccoli

A lot of people are saying, “Cooking Asian food at home is intimidating” No, that’s not true at all. As I always say, if you have some right ingredients and a little bit of technique, that’s a piece of cake. You don’t buy it? Then, let me prove it with this Beef and Broccoli.  

BEEF AND BROCCOLI (3-4 servings)

Ingredients:

• 1.1 lb (500g) flank steak (or any cut of beef)
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 tsp (8g) grated ginger
• 2 green onions
• 1/3 carrot (40g)
• 1 big broccoli without the stem, 9 oz (250g) in total (or broccolini, asparagus, etc.)
• Small pinch of kosher salt
• 3 tbsp neutral-tasting oil, divided
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

Marinade:

• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or mirin, dry sherry, water, etc.)
• 1/4 tsp white pepper (or black pepper)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tbsp neutral-tasting oil

Beef and Broccoli Sauce:

• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1/2 tsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or mirin, dry sherry, water, etc.)
• 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
• 5 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• Small pinch of MSG (optional)

Instructions:

MARINATE BEEF

1. Cut the beef into bite-sized pieces. (Make sure to cut against the grain.) Transfer to a mixing bowl.

2. Add the soy sauce, shaoxing wine, white pepper, cornstarch, baking soda, and cooking oil. Give it a good massage. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 5 to 10 minutes.

PREP VEGETABLES

1. Smash 4 garlic cloves and finely chop them. Grate a small knob of ginger (2 tsp).

2. Thinly slice the green onions, separating the whites and greens.

3. Cut the carrot into bite-sized pieces. (Optionally, if you want to make it prettier, make some cuts in the carrot and slice it.)

4. Cut the broccoli into bite-sized pieces. We need about 9 oz (250g) in total. 

MAKE SAUCE

In a small container, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, Shaoxing wine, chicken bouillon powder, water, cornstarch, and MSG (if using).

MAKE BEEF AND BROCCOLI

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil with a little bit of salt. Blanch the broccoli for 1 minute. Shock them in some ice water.

2. In a large wok (or pan), heat the oil (1 tbsp) over high heat. Once it gets nice and hot, add the beef. Spread it out and sear for 1 minute or until the beef is nicely browned on the bottom. Flip and sear on the other side for another 1 to 2 minutes or until the beef is cooked. Remove from the wok and set aside.

3. To the same wok, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and heat it over medium heat. Once it’s heated, add the garlic, ginger, and white parts of the green onions. Saute for 1 minute or until fragrant.

4. Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the carrot and broccoli. Stir-fry for another 1 minute.

5. Increase the heat to high. Add the beef back in and toss it around for 1 more minute. Add in the sauce and give it a good stir for 1 to 2 minutes or until the sauce is thickened.

6. Turn the heat off. Add the sesame oil (1 tsp) and remaining green onions. Give it a final mix. Place it on a serving plate. Serve with hot rice. Enjoy!

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