Beef and Broccoli in Oyster-Style Sauce

1. 1 Stewing beefpack 600 g ≈ $11.36 155 g
2. 2 Broccoli (frozen)pack 400 g ≈ $1.80 150 g
3. 3 Long-grain ricepack 800 g ≈ $1.96 65 g
4. 4 Soy sauce 20 ml
5. 5 Honey 9 g
6. 6 Garlic≈ $10.00 per kg 6 g
7. 7 Fresh ginger≈ $8.00 per kg 5 g
8. 8 Starch 7 g
9. 9 Sesame oil 5 ml
10. 10 Sunflower oil 8 ml
11. 11 Salt 1 g
12. 12 Ground black pepper 1 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Rinse the rice, cover with 140 ml water, season with salt, and cook covered for 15–18 minutes until tender.

2. Slice the beef very thinly across the grain, then toss with the starch, pepper, and 8 ml soy sauce.

3. Mix the remaining soy sauce with the honey, minced garlic⁶, ginger, sesame oil, and 3 tablespoons water.

4. Pour boiling water over the broccoli² for 2 minutes, then drain.

5. Heat the oil and stir-fry the beef for 3–4 minutes over high heat until browned.

6. Add the broccoli² and sauce, and cook for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens and the broccoli stays bright. Serve with the rice.