Q: Can I replace the beef brisket with another type of beef?
A: Yes, you can use different cuts of beef, but cooking times may vary.
Q: Is it necessary to blanch the broccoli and potatoes?
A: Blanching helps to soften them and remove bitterness, especially for the broccoli.
Q: Can I omit the star anise and bay leaves?
A: These spices add a unique flavor, but you can omit them if you prefer a simpler taste.
Stir-Fried Beef Cubes with Broccoli
Notes
Ingredients:
- Beef brisket (quantity as needed)
- 1 head of broccoli
- 1 potato
- 1 green onion
- 2 slices of ginger
- 1/2 small white radish
- Dark soy sauce (as needed)
- Oyster sauce (as needed)
- Black pepper powder (as needed)
- Rock sugar (as needed)
- 2 star anise
- 2 bay leaves
- Cooking oil (as needed)
- Salt (as needed)
- Blanch the broccoli in boiling water with a pinch of salt for 3 minutes, then remove.
- Blanch potato slices in boiling water as shown in the image, then drain.
- Prepare sliced green onions, ginger, and white radish.
- Cut the beef into cubes and soak in cold water. Then, boil in cold water to remove scum and remove.
- Heat oil in a pan, add rock sugar, beef, dark soy sauce, and oyster sauce, and stir-fry.
- Add water, salt, star anise, bay leaves, and black pepper powder, and cook for over 2 hours until tender.
- When the sauce thickens, add potato slices and radish, cover, and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Add green onions and broccoli, stir-fry, and then it's ready to serve.
- High in protein from beef.
- Rich in vitamins and fiber from broccoli and potatoes.
- Contains beneficial spices and seasonings for flavor and health benefits.
