Quick & easy Chinese stir fry beef and broccoli

Step 1

Put the broccoli florets into a large pan of boiling water and cook for around 5-6 minutes until the broccoli begins to soften. You don't want it too soft, the florets need to retain their shape. Drain and put to one side.

Step 2

Then thinly slice the beef against the grain and put the beef into a medium-sized bowl.

Step 3

Add the light soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar and around 100mls of water, as well as the cornflour.

Step 4

Mix together with the beef and make sure all the beef is coated in the marinade and cornflour. Set aside for at least 10 minutes.

Step 5

Once the beef is ready to be stir-fried, add a glug of vegetable oil to a wok or large deep pan and heat on medium.

Step 6

Add the beef strips to the wok in a single layer and cook for around 1-2 minutes, until the strips begin to brown. Then add the ginger and garlic. Stir fry for around 30 seconds.

Step 7

Add the remaining water, light soy sauce, and dark soy sauce. Let the mixture bubble.

Step 8

Once the mixture starts to thicken, add the cooked broccoli. Give everything a good stir and let it simmer for another minute. The sauce will begin to thicken.

Step 9

Serve immediately with some boiled rice or noodles, if you prefer