Sichuan
Beef and Broccoli
The sweet and spicy flavor is pure heaven. You won’t
want to stop eating!
| Sauce Ingredients: |
|
| 4 tablespoons |
hoisin sauce |
| 2 ½ tablespoons |
dry sherry |
| 4 tablespoons |
light soy sauce |
| ½ teaspoons |
sugar |
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| Marinade Ingredients: |
|
| ¼ teaspoon |
baking soda |
| 3
tablespoons |
water |
| 1 large |
egg, beaten |
| ¼ teaspoon |
pepper |
| 1 tablespoon |
cornstarch |
| 1 tablespoon |
dry sherry |
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Stirfry Ingredients: |
|
| 1 ½ pound |
good round steak ( ½" thick is best) (see Notes) |
| 1 tablespoon |
garlic, minced |
| 1 tablespoon |
ginger, minced |
| 1 bunch |
scallions, trimmed and sliced |
| 1 cup |
sliced shiitake mushrooms |
| 2 cups |
fresh broccoli florets, steamed until barely tender (use more
if you wish) |
| 1-2 |
dried red chiles,
crushed (Thai, Serrano or equivalent) |
| 1 tablespoon |
cornstarch |
| 1 tablespoon |
water |
| peanut oil |
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Marinating is a two step process: first mix the water and baking soda
in a bowl large enough to contain the beef.
Slice the steak into pieces about 2" long and ½" wide. Add the
beef, toss to coat and let stand for five minutes
Then mix the remaining marinade ingredients. And add to the beef. Toss with the marinade until the meat is evenly coated. Allow to sit in
fridge for at least ½ hour and up to 1 day.
Mix the sauce ingredients and set aside.
Heat one tablespoon of the oil in wok over high heat. Add beef slices to just cover wok
bottom (about 1/3 of the steak) and brown – approximately one minute on each side.
Remove beef and set aside. Repeat until all beef is browned.
In 2 tablespoons oil stir fry the ginger and garlic for about 30 seconds then add the
scallions, chiles and mushrooms. Continue to stir fry for 2-3 minutes. Add the sauce and
allow to come to a boil. Mix the cornstarch and water and add to sauce to thicken. Add the
steak and the broccoli and allow to heat through for 1-2 minutes.
Serve over rice.
Notes:
- As with any beef the better the cut the better the resulting dish.
Round steak is okay when properly marinated, but don't hesitate to
upgrade.
