Stir-fried Beef with Broccoli and Roasted Almonds

Difficulty: Easy
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

100g Beef slices
1 teaspoon Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate)
150g Broccoli
10g Almonds, roasted and chopped
1 piece Garlic, sliced
2 teaspoons Cornstarch

Sauce ingredients
1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Chinese Wine
1 teaspoon Dark Soy Sauce
200ml Chicken Stock or Water

Method:
1) Tenderize the beef slices by adding the baking soda and 1 tablespoon of water. Mix well and set aside for at least 20 minutes. Before cooking the beef, wash away the marinade and pat dry.
2) Mix the sauce ingredients together and set aside.
3) Season the broccoli with a little salt and steam for 15 minutes or until cooked through. Arrange them on a plate to form a circle.
4) Add 1 tablespoon of water to the cornstarch to form a slurry.
5) In a large wok, heat up some oil and stir-fry the garlic until fragrant.
6)Add in the beef and stir-fry for about 20 seconds. Add in the sauce and bring to a boil.
7) Thicken the sauce immediately and spoon into the center of the broccoli.
8) Garnish the dish with the chopped almonds.