Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb flank steak
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/8 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, Chopped
  • 6 green onions, chopped
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 lb broccoli, cut into florets
  • Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Method

  • Cut meat across the grain into very thin slices.
  • Place in a bowl and combine with soy sauce, rice wine, water and cornstarch.
  • Allow to marinate at least 10 minutes (I sometimes do this in the morning, then cook when I get home).
  • Meanwhile prepare remaining ingredients and stir together sauce mixture.
  • Heat oil in a wok or large skillet.
  • Add meat and cook, stirring constantly, until meat is about 75 per cent cooked.
  • Remove and reserve.
  • Scrape out pan if necessary and return to heat.
  • Add another 2 tablespoons oil if needed and heat.
  • Add garlic, ginger and green onions and cook 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant.
  • Stir in cut-up broccoli and add water.
  • Cover and cook 3 minutes.
  • Re-add beef to pan and combine well.
  • Add sauce to mixture and bring to boil.
  • Cook until thickened and beef and broccoli are cooked through.
  • Serve with steamed rice.