Beef and Broccoli

Ingredients

• •1 lb flank steak, sliced thin against the grain
• •1/4 tsp baking soda
• •1 tbsp cornstarch (divided)
• •1 tbsp soy sauce (divided)
• •1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
• •4 cups broccoli florets
• •3 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 tbsp grated ginger
• •2 tbsp oyster sauce
• •1 tsp sugar
• •2 tbsp vegetable oil

Steps

1. 1.Toss the sliced beef with the baking soda and let sit for 15-20 minutes, then rinse it off - this "velveting" step is what gives the beef its silky, tender texture.
2. 2.Mix the rinsed beef with half the cornstarch, half the soy sauce, and the Shaoxing wine; let marinate for 15 minutes.
3. 3.Heat the oil in a wok and sear the beef until browned; set aside.
4. 4.Stir-fry the broccoli, garlic, and ginger for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
5. 5.Whisk together the remaining soy sauce, remaining cornstarch, oyster sauce, and sugar with a splash of water, then return the beef to the wok with the sauce, tossing until glossy and heated through.