1/2 lb beef
4 cup fresh broccoli (1 lb)
1 wedge ginger size of
1 quarter
2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp
1 water
1/2 tsp msg (optional)
1 dash pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup chicken stock or water
Directions
Marinade for beef: 1 tsp cornstarch 1 tsp light soy sauce 2 tsp
sherry 1/4 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp vegetable oil
Slice beef and add marinade. Wash broccoli and peel off tough outer
layer. Slice broccoli stems diagonally into paper-thin slices and
divide flowerets into 3 or 4 small sections, depending on size. Smash
wedge of ginger. Mix cornstarch, water, MSG if using, and and pepper.
Set beside pan.
Using a high flame, heat pan and add 1 Tbsp of oil, salt, and ginger.
Add broccoli and stir. Add stock and cover for 6 minutes, stirring
occasionally. Uncover, stir, remove, and set aside. Heat pan again
and add remaining Tbsp of oil. When pan is red hot, add beef and
flatten against sides of pan. Stir fry for 45 seconds until beef is
3/4 cooked. Add broccoli and stir in cornstarch mixture. Cook until
gravy thickens. Serves 2 or 3.
From: Namosi@u.Washington.Edu Date: 08-08-95 Food.Recipes -
Servings: 1 servings
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