Recipe: Stir Fried Beef and Broccoli with Oyster Sauce (using sirloin tip)

STIR FRIED BEEF AND BROCCOLI WITH OYSTER SAUCE
Adapted from a recipe by Shanghai chef Steve Miao

1 1/2 pounds beef sirloin tip, thinly sliced
1 egg white
1/4 cup rice wine
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce, divided use
2 teaspoons cornstarch, divided use
1 teaspoon baking soda
5 to 6 cups small broccoli florets, about 3/4 pound
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped

Place beef slices in a large food storage bag.

Whisk together the egg white, rice wine, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of the cornstarch and baking soda in a small bowl; pour over beef. Seal; turn bag to coat beef with marinade. Refrigerate 1 to 3 hours.

Heat a large saucepan of water to a boil; add broccoli. Cook 30 seconds; drain and set aside.

Mix remaining 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/2 cup water, oyster sauce, remaining 2 teaspoons soy sauce, sugar and pepper to taste in a bowl; set aside.

Heat wok over high heat. Add oil; heat until very hot. Add beef in batches; stir fry until meat is lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon to bowl.

Discard all but 2 teaspoon of the oil; heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic. Cook, stirring until garlic softens, about 30 seconds. Stir in the water-oyster sauce mixture. Add to wok, heat to a boil; cook 1 minute. Stir beef and the broccoli back into the wok. Cook to heat through, about 1 minute.

Source: Chicago Tribune