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Stir-fried Chinese broccoli with beef
A quick and flavorful stir-fry of Chinese broccoli (gai lan) with tender beef, seasoned with light and dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, ginger, garlic and a touch of sesame oil. Perfect with fragrant rice or noodles.
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Critical Success Points
- • Prepare the meat
- • Coat with starch
- • Marinate
- • Sear the meat
- • Cook the Chinese broccoli
- • Combine meat and sauce
Safety Warnings
- • Beware of very hot oil: handle the wok with kitchen gloves
- • Use the knife carefully when slicing
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