Beef and broccoli (牛肉炒西蘭花)

Ingredients

Method

1. Massage the sliced beef in a bowl of water to rinse off the blood, then drain. This keeps it from darkening.
2. Mix the marinade, except the oil. Add the beef, coat it well, and rest 30 minutes.
3. Mix the sauce.
4. Boil the broccoli with the salt and oil for about 2 minutes, then drain.
5. Toss the beef with the 1 tbsp marinade oil.
6. Heat the wok on its highest heat, swirl in the 2 tbsp oil, and pour off the excess into a bowl.
7. Lower the heat. Brown the beef 30–60 seconds, flip, and cook 60–90 seconds until mostly browned. Set it aside to finish later.
8. Add the poured-off oil. Fry the garlic and ginger 20–30 seconds, then the scallion and carrot 20–30 seconds.
9. Add the broccoli for 30–40 seconds, then return the beef for 30–45 seconds.
10. Stir in the sauce for about 1 minute, adding up to 1 tbsp water if it gets dry.
11. Add the sesame oil, toss, and serve.