~~guy lan ngow~~
(Beef with Broccoli)
From the Kitchen of Char, MS
Ingredients:
1/2 lb beef
4 c fresh broccoli (1 lb)
1 wedge ginger size of quarter
2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water
dash pepper (I like fresh cracked peppercorns)
2 tbs oil
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup chicken stock or water
MARINADE FOR BEEF
1 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. light soy sauce
2 tsp. sherry (can substitute with water or stock)
1/4 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. vegetable oil
Instructions:
Slice beef and add marinade. Wash broccoli and peel off
tough outer layer. Slice broccoli stems diagonally into
paper-thin slices and divide flowerets into 3 or 4 small
sections, depending on size. Smash wedge of ginger. Mix
cornstarch, water, and pepper. Set aside.
Heat pan on high and add 1 Tbs of oil, salt, and ginger.
Add broccoli and stir. Add stock and cover for 6 minutes,
stirring occasionally. Uncover, stir, remove, and set
aside. Heat pan again and add remaining Tbs of oil.
When pan is hot, add beef. Stir fry for 45 seconds until
beef is 3/4 cooked. Add broccoli and stir in cornstarch
mixture. Cook until gravy thickens.
Serve with steamed white rice.
I will add a whole dried red pepper during the stir
frying...for a slight kick. Remove before serving. :)
