Cooking Information:

  • Estimated Time: 1, 1/2 hours

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. boneless sirloin steak, sliced thinly
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups cauliflower
  • 2 cups whole button mushrooms, fresh or canned
  • 1/2 cup broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • fresh coriander, for garnishing (optional)

Procedure:

  • Trim fat from beef. Slice meat with grain into 2 inch strips. Cut strips across grain into 1/8 inch slices.
  • In a bowl, combine sliced beef with vegetable oil, cornstarch, salt, sugar, soy sauce and pepper. Stir to blend. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Separate cauliflower into flowerets. Place flowerets in boiling water. Cook for a minute or two.
  • Using a strainer, remove cauliflower and immediately rinse under running cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, mix broth or water with cornstarch and oyster sauce. Stir to blend. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a skillet (or a wok) over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the beef for about 3 to 5 minutes or until meat is brown.
  • Add garlic and onion, sauté until it softens. Stir in mushrooms and cauliflower. Cook for a few minutes.
  • Stir in cornstarch mixture. Continue stirring until sauce thickens for about a few seconds.
  • Correct the seasoning, to taste. Remove from heat then serve.
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