Crispy chilli beef with broccoli Recipe

Ingredients

oil , for frying
300 g minute or thin-cut sirloin steaks , sliced into thin strips and tossed with 3 tbsp cornflour
broccoli florets from a small head, sliced
2 garlic cloves , sliced
A 5cm piece ginger , finely chopped
1 tsp dried chilli flakes , or 1 dried chilli, crumbled
1/2 bunch spring onion , sliced on the diagonal
4 tbsp soy sauce mixed with 5 tbsp sugar
2 limes , juiced

Preparation

Step 1

1.Heat a 5cm depth of oil in a wok until very hot. Fry the steak in batches until dark and crisp. Drain. Pour off most of the oil and stir-fry the broccoli, garlic, ginger and chilli for 1 minute. Tip in the sweetened soy sauce and lime juice and cook for 2 minutes. Toss in the beef and spring onions and serve.

Know-how

Leave the steak to rest for at least 3 minutes after cooking