Beef and Broccoli

-1/2 tsp baking soda
-1 tsp sugar
-1 tbsp cornstarch
-1 tbsp soy sauce
-1 tbsp water
-2 tbsp vegetable oil
-1 1/2 flank steak, sliced into thin strips

Whisk all ingredients together in a large zip bad.  Add beef and toss to coat.  Marinate for at least one hour.

-1/2 cup soy sauce
-2 tbsp brown sugar
-4 cloves minced garlic
-2 tbsp flour
-1 tbsp sherry
-3 tbsp vegetable oil
-2 heads of broccoli, crowns only

In a small tupperware container, mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, flour, and sherry until smooth.  Cover and set aside.

In large wok, heat 2 tbsp oil over high heat until shimmering.  Add broccoli and saute on high 3-6 minutes.  Transfer broccoli to plate.

Reduce heat to medium-high.  Carefully add remaining tablespoon of oil.  Add meat and half of the sauce mixture and saute 3-4 minutes, stirring often until meat is cooked and no longer pink.  Stir in broccoli and remaining sauce and saute 1 additional minute.  Serve over rice.  Sometimes I add some sesame seeds or rice noodles on top before serving.