Broccoli Stem Stir-Fry with Meat

Name: Broccoli Stem Stir-Fry with Meat
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 oz boneless beef, chicken, or pork; 6 broccoli stems; 5 oz canned julienned bamboo shoots; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp water; 1/3 cup chicken stock; 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine; 2 tsp light soy sauce; 1 tsp dark soy sauce; 2 tsp oyster sauce; 2 1/3 tbsp neutral oil, divided; 1 tsp cornstarch; 1/2 tsp sugar; 1/4 tsp salt

This broccoli stem stir-fry turns an often-overlooked ingredient into a crisp, savory weeknight dinner. Tender strips of meat, crunchy broccoli stems, and bamboo shoots are tossed in a glossy soy-oyster sauce for a quick Chinese-style dish that is excellent with steamed rice.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time35 Mins

Cook Time10 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

boneless beef, chicken, or pork
8 oz
broccoli stems
6
canned julienned bamboo shoots
5 oz
garlic
2 cloves
water
2 tbsp
chicken stock
0.3 cup
Shaoxing wine
1 tbsp
light soy sauce
2 tsp
dark soy sauce
1 tsp
oyster sauce
2 tsp
neutral oil, divided
0.7 tbsp
cornstarch
1 tsp
sugar
0.5 tsp
salt
0.3 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Slice the beef, chicken, or pork thinly against the grain, then cut into narrow strips. In a medium bowl, mix the meat with the water, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of the neutral oil, and 1 teaspoon oyster sauce until evenly coated. Let it marinate at room temperature while you prepare the remaining ingredients.

Trim about 1/2 inch from the ends of the broccoli stems. Peel away the tough outer layer with a vegetable peeler, then slice the stems lengthwise into thin planks. Stack or fan them out and cut into fine matchsticks.

In a small bowl, stir together the chicken stock, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, remaining oyster sauce, sugar, and salt. Set the sauce aside and stir again before using so everything is well combined.

Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and swirl to coat. Spread the marinated meat in a single layer and sear for 30 to 40 seconds without stirring, then stir-fry for another 30 to 40 seconds until about three-quarters cooked. Transfer to a plate.