1. Greens with oyster sauce

    Broccoli, bok choy or gai lan, with sauce spooned over.

  2. Noodles

    Stir-fried noodles with oyster sauce and soy.

  3. Marinade

    With garlic and a little sugar for chicken or pork.

Beef and broccoli

Recipe · Made with oyster sauce

Beef and broccoli

Serves 430 minutesEasy

Method

  1. 1Toss the beef with the soy sauce and cornstarch and leave it for 10 minutes. Whisk the oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch and water together.
  2. 2Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the broccoli and 3 tablespoons of water, cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until bright green. Tip it out.
  3. 3Add the rest of the oil and sear the beef in one layer for 1 to 2 minutes, until browned. Add the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
  4. 4Return the broccoli, pour in the sauce and toss for 1 to 2 minutes, until thick and glossy. Stir in the sesame oil and serve with rice.

  • Oyster extract near the top

    The higher it sits in the ingredients, the better the flavor.

  • Thick and glossy

    Good oyster sauce coats a spoon and shines.

  • Shellfish allergy

    It's made from oysters. The mushroom version is the alternative.