Authentic Beef with Chinese Broccoli

Thin flank steak slices marinated in mixture of dark soy sauce, cornstarch, and dry white wine. Chinese broccoli is stir-fried with minced garlic, minced fresh ginger, scallion pieces, the marinated flank steak, soy sauce chicken stock, brandy, and sugar. Dish is removed from heat and tossed with sesame oil. Served hot.

Ingredients -

1-1/2 pounds Chinese Broccoli {gailan}
1 pound Flank Steak
3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1 Garlic Clove, minced
1 teaspoon minced Fresh Ginger
1 Scallion, green and white parts, minced
1 tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce
1/4 cup Unsalted or Low-Sodium Chicken Stock or Water
1 tablespoon Brandy
1/2 teaspoon Sugar
2 teaspoons Roasted Sesame Oil

Marinade:
1 tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon Cornstarch
2 teaspoons Dry White Wine

 
Preparation:

1. In cold water, wash the broccoli, separating the stalks, hearts and leaves.

2. If necessary, peel the thicker stalks.

3. Set aside.

4. In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, cornstarch and wine.

5. Whisk to combine.

6. Make slices of beef, across the grain, into 1/4-inch thick pieces about 1-1/2 inches long.

7. Add the beef slices to the marinade and let marinate for 30 minutes.

8. Stir-fry the broccoli and oil in a wok for about 1 minute.

9. Add the leaves and hearts and stir-fry for another 30 seconds, frequently tossing.

10. Remove the broccoli mix to a bowl and set aside.

11. Return the wok to the heat.

12. Add the remaining oil and heat over medium-high heat.

13. Add the garlic, ginger and scallions and cook for 30 seconds or until aromatic.

14. Add the beef and cook until browned, frequently tossing.

15. Add the soy sauce, stock, brandy, sugar and broccoli, tossing to coat.

16. Turn off the heat, drizzle with sesame oil and serve.

 



Chinese Cooking Tip -
Wok Rack

Wok racks are placed in the bottom of the wok, just above boiling water, ideal for steaming foods such as potstickers and dumplings.


Chinese Cooking Tip -
Shallow-frying

Shallow frying is a cooking technique similar to sautéing. The process requires less oil than deep-frying and more oil than stir-frying. Generally, foods are cooked on one side, flipped and cooked on the other side.


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