Cutting against the fibre
Thin slices against the fiber remain more delicate.
Chinese Recipe
Beef with broccoli
This recipe uses soda or starch in the marinade to keep the beef tender. Broccoli is blanched briefly and everything is brought together in the sauce at the end.
Total time
37 min
Calories
560 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Medium
Why this recipe works
Beef with broccoli in dark wok sauce
The key is short heat. Beef is cut thin against the fiber and fried only briefly. Broccoli should remain firm to the bite, the sauce is tied with starch and wraps brilliantly around meat and vegetables.
Chinese Recipes
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Beef with broccoli
Beef with broccoli is fried with thinly sliced, short-marinated beef and blanched broccoli in a dark oyster soy sauce.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Marinating beef
Marinate beef with soy sauce, shaoxing wine, starch and optional little soda for 15 minutes.
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2
Blanch broccoli
Blanch the broccoli in boiling water for 2 minutes and cool.
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3
Stir sauce
Whisk oyster sauce, soy sauce, water or broth and starch until smooth.
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4
Roast beef
Heat oil and fry beef briefly in portions. Remove.
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5
Finish
Fry garlic, ginger and broccoli, add beef and sauce and let thicken briefly.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Beef with broccoli
Short fry
Beef is tough over long heat. Better to fry it short and hot.
Blanch broccoli
Pre-blanched broccoli stays green and cooks quickly in the wok.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Chicken breast can replace beef and needs a little less cooking time.
Sugar or peppers complement the broccoli well.
Nutrition per serving
560kcal
28.0 gCarbohydrates
42.0 gProtein
30.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Beef with broccoli
Slice thinly against the fibre, marinate briefly and fry very hot but briefly.
Blanching briefly helps to keep it cooked and green in the wok.
Vegetarian mushroom sauce or more soy sauce with a little sugar works as an alternative.
Cut and mix sauce, yes, but fry fresh.
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