Beef and Broccoli

There's nothing better to me than a simple dish. Honestly it's one of those things that you can't beat. Most of the Chinese cooking I've been doing is very basic dishes, and definitely more traditional. Most of this style of Chinese cooking is so aromatic and flavorful without all the crappy sauces you're used to at an American Fast Food place.
This is a dish that my fiancé always wants whenever he gets Chinese food, and therefore I made this for him. I also made it because it is something I can picture Hulan and her father making in one scene of Flower Net. So without further adieu - get out there cooking!

Beef and Broccoli

• Beef (1/2 Pound, Thinly Sliced)
• Broccoli Florets (1/2 Pound)
• Garlic Clove (1, Crushed and Minced)
• Ginger (1 Teaspoon, Minced)
• Cornstarch (4 Teaspoons, Divided)
• Vegetable Oil (4 Tablespoons)
• Water (2 Tablespoons)
• Soy Sauce (2 Tablespoons)
• Sesame Oil (1 1/2 Tablespoon)
• Chinese Five-Spice Powder (1/2 Teaspoon)
• Salt (1/2 Teaspoon)

Instructions

• In a small bowl combine together 2 Teaspoons Cornstarch, Chinese Five-Spice, Ginger, and Garlic. Mix well and coat the Beef generously.
• Heat in a skillet the Vegetable Oil, and Sesame Oil. Sauté the Beef for around 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile in a small bowl mix together the Water, Soy Sauce, Salt, and remaining Corn Starch. 
• Add the Broccoli, and above sauce mix. Cook until the Beef is done. 
• Serve with rice, or just enjoy as is.
• Plate and Enjoy!

This was quite yummy, and honestly not what I originally was expecting. I thought it was going to taste like the Beef and Broccoli you order at any Chinese stop here in Maine. This Beef and Broccoli isn't smothered in sauce, and it still retains the flavor it naturally has - which is a plus to me at least.

Anyway, time for a movie! Night ya'll - see you again on Sunday!