Chinese Beef and Broccoli

Recipe video above. Faster than take out, healthier and tastier. This is a recipe from a Chinese restaurant! If using economical beef, consider tenderising it the Chinese way ("velveting", simple, highly effective!)

INGREDIENTS

SAUCE

• 2 tbsp cornstarch / cornflour
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (Note 1)
• 1 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce (Note 1)
• 1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine (Shaoxing wine) (Note 2)
• 1/8 tsp Chinese five spice powder (Note 3)
• 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
• 1/8 tsp tsp black pepper

STIR FRY

• 2 tbsp oil
• 12 oz / 360g beef fillet, flank or rump (Note 4 for tenderising option)
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely chopped
• 4 - 5 cups broccoli florets (1 head), cooked (Note 5)
• 1 cup water

SERVING:

• Sesame seeds (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place cornflour and water in bowl then mix. Add remaining Sauce ingredients.
2. Slice the beef into 1/4" / 0.5cm thick slices. Place the beef and 2 tbsp of the Sauce into a bowl and set aside.
3. Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add beef and spread out, leave for 1 minute until browned. 
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