Recipe: Beef Stir-Fry with Broccoli (using soy sauce)

BEEF STIR-FRY WITH BROCCOLI

13 ounces rump, sirloin or fillet steak, cut into very thin strips
1 1/2 level Tbsp. cornflour or corn starch
1/4 tsp. Chinese five-spice
3 tbsp. light or dark soy sauce
6 ounces broccoli
2 tbsp. sesame oil
1 tbsp. fresh ginger, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 red pepper, thinly sliced
1 bunch green onions, sliced diagonally
1/4 cup sherry (optional)
2 tbsp. water

Place steak in a bowl with cornflour, Chinese five-spice, and soy sauce. Mix well and marinate for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, thinly slice broccoli stalks and separate the florets.

Heat sesame oil in a wok or large frying pan. Add marinated steak, ginger, and garlic and stir fry for 3 or 4 minutes.

Add the pepper, broccoli, and the green onions and stir fry for 2 minutes.

Add the sherry (optional) and water. Cover and steam for 1 minute.

Transfer to a warmed serving dish and serve with rice.