Beef and Chinese broccoli are popular dishes in Chinese cuisine. The beef is typically marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and other seasonings before being stir-fried with garlic and ginger. The Chinese broccoli, also known as gai lan, is also stir-fried and often added near the end of cooking to ensure it stays crisp. The dish is often served over steamed rice.
Secret ingredient
A popular dish that combines beef and Chinese broccoli is Gai Lan with Oyster Sauce. The dish features thinly sliced beef stir-fried with Chinese broccoli (also known as gai lan or Chinese kale) in oyster sauce. Other ingredients that are often used in this dish include garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. It is a classic Chinese dish and a simple but satisfying meal.
Mise en place
Mise en place is a French culinary term that means "putting in place" or "everything in its place." In a cooking context, it refers to the practice of preparing and organizing all the ingredients and tools needed for a recipe before beginning to cook.
Beef and Chinese broccoli are popular dishes in Chinese cuisine. To prepare it, the ingredients that may be used include beef (such as flank steak or sirloin), Chinese broccoli (also known as gai lan or kai-lan), garlic, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil.
To prepare the dish, the beef is sliced thin against the grain. The Chinese broccoli is washed, trimmed, and cut into bite-sized pieces. Garlic is minced. All ingredients are prepped and measured out before starting the cooking process. The beef is stir-fried with garlic, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil. The Chinese broccoli is added to the pan and stir-fried until tender. The beef and broccoli are served over rice or noodles.
Cooking process
Toast a wok or large visage over high heat. Add oil painting and when hot, add sliced beef and stir- shindig until browned. Remove the beef from the visage and set it away.
In the same pan, add more oil if necessary and stir-fry the Chinese broccoli until it turns bright green.
Return the beef to the pan and add in any desired sauces or seasonings (such as oyster sauce or soy sauce).
Stir-fry everything together for an additional 1-2 minutes to fully coat the beef and broccoli in the sauce.
Serve and enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 1 lb of beef (sirloin or flank steak), sliced into thin strips
- 1 bunch of Chinese broccoli (gai lan), washed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon oil (vegetable or canola)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or soy sauce)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Marinate the beef with oyster sauce, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
Place a large skillet over high heat and then add the oil when hot add the beef slices and sauté until golden brown.
Remove the beef from the visage and set it away.
In the same pan, add more oil if necessary and stir-fry the Chinese broccoli until it turns bright green.
Return the beef to the pan and add in any desired sauces or seasonings (such as oyster sauce or soy sauce).
Stir-fry everything together for a fresh 1- 2 twinkles to completely cover the beef and broccoli in the sauce.
Serve and enjoy!
Note: You can add garlic, ginger, or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
