Crispy Chilli Beef With Broccoli - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    oil, for frying
    1 1/4 lbs beef steaks, sliced into thin strips and tossed with 3 tbsp cornstarch
    1 head broccoli, cut into florets, slice the florets
    4 garlic cloves, sliced
    1 tablespoon gingerroot, finely chopped
    1 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
    6 scallions, sliced on the diagonal
    8 tablespoons soy sauce, mixed with 3 tbsp sugar
    2 limes, juiced
Preparation
    Heat a 2.5in 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 chili for 1 minute.
    Tip in the sweetened soy sauce and lime juice and cook for 2 minutes. Toss in the beef and scallions and serve.

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