Beef with Ginger & Broccoli

Prep Time : 10 min

Cook Time : 10 min

Marinating time : 15 min
Total Time : 25 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients
For marinating the beef:
1 pound beef flank steak thinly sliced (between ⅛ and ¼ inch thick)
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine
½ teaspoon kosher salt (a little less if using fine salt)
¼ teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon oil any neutral oil will do

For the stir fry sauce:
½ cup soy sauce light sodium*
½ cup water
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

For the rest of the dish:
1 pound broccoli cut into florets
1 tablespoon garlic minced (about 2 cloves)
1 tablespoon ginger peeled and minced (about an inch knob)
Oil as needed for cooking
Toasted sesame seed (optional for garnish)

Instructions

1. Marinate the beef:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced flank steak, water, shaoxing rice wine, salt and baking soda. Mix well until the beef has absorbed most of the liquids.
2. Next, add the cornstarch and mix until the beef is well coated. Finish the marinade by adding oil. Mix until evenly combined. Set the beef aside to marinate for about 10 to 15 minutes as you prepare the rest of the ingredients. You can also let the beef marinate overnight.
2. Prepare the sauce:
1. In a bowl, add all the ingredients for the sauce (soy sauce, water, sugar, cornstarch, and sesame oil). Mix until no more cornstarch clumps are visible. Set aside until needed.
3. Make the beef and broccoli:
1. While the beef is marinating, bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and boil them for 30 seconds to 3 minutes, depending on your preferred tenderness. The cook time will also depend on how big the broccoli florets are. Once cooked, drain the broccoli and set aside.
2. In a wok or sauté pan over medium high heat, add enough oil to coat the bottom. Once the oil is hot, add the marinated beef and cook until the beef is just cooked. Cook in small batches if necessary and make sure to separate the beef so that each piece is evenly cooked. Remove from the wok/pan and set aside.
3. Remove excess oil and keep about 2 tablespoons of oil in the pan. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and ginger and sauté until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
4. Give the prepared stir fry sauce a good stir and add it to the sauteed garlic and ginger. Bring the sauce to a simmer while stirring frequently. Once the sauce has thickened and looks glossy, add the beef and the broccoli. Stir and toss everything together until the beef and the broccoli are well coated in sauce.
5. Transfer the beef and broccoli onto a serving plate and garnish with sesame seeds if you wish. Enjoy it while it's hot!