Hunan Beef
2 cups broccoli florets2 tablespoons cooking oil2 teaspoons minced garlic4 small
dried red chilies1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 teaspoons water Marinade:2
tablespoons soy sauce2 teaspoons cornstarch1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry
sherry3/4 pound flank steak, thinly sliced across the grain Sauce:3 tablespoons
Chinese black vinegar or balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon soy sauce1 tablespoon Chinese
rice wine or dry sherry2 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce1 teaspoon
sesame oil
1. Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add beef and stir to coat. Let stand for
10 minutes.2. Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl.3. Place broccoli in a large pot
with 1 inch of boiling water. Boil until tender-crisp, 2 to 3 minutes; drain.4.
Place a wok over high heat until hot. Add oil, swirling to coat sides. Add garlic
and chilies and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Add beef and
stir-fry until no longer pink, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.5. Add broccoli and sauce to wok;
bring to a boil. Add cornstarch solution and cook, stirring, until sauce boils and
thickens