Five-Spice Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry

• 350 g beef rump steak, thin-sliced against the grain
• 1 whole broccoli, cut into small florets
• 3 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
• 1 tbsp cornflour
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

Steps

1. 1

   Toss the sliced beef with 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce and the cornflour. Let it sit while you prep the broccoli. This is what gives the beef its velvet texture, so don't skip it.

2. 2

   Mix the remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, and five-spice in a small bowl. Keep it next to the stove: once this starts, there's no pause to go looking for ingredients.

3. 3

   Heat a wok or large frying pan over high heat until it's actually smoking. Add half the oil, then the beef in a single layer. Leave it 60 seconds before touching it, then stir-fry 90 seconds total until just browned. Remove to a plate.

   Start 2 min timer
4. 4

   Add the remaining oil, then the broccoli. Stir-fry 2 minutes until bright green and just tender-crisp.

   Start 2 min timer
5. 5

   Add garlic and ginger, stir-fry 30 seconds until fragrant.

6. 6

   Return the beef to the pan, pour in the sauce mix, and toss everything for 60 seconds until the sauce thickens and coats. Scatter sesame seeds and serve immediately over rice.