Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

3/4 lb beef, cut into very thin strips
3 cups broccoli florets, bite sized
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 egg white, beaten until frothy
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons sherry wine
1/4 cup oyster sauce
3 -4 tablespoons vegetable oil

 

In a medium mixing bowl add together the beef strips and soy sauce. Mix to be sure all the beef is coated. Add the sugar and pepper, stirring for 3 minutes to be sure each piece is evenly coated and sugar is dissolving. Add the whipped egg white and slowly stir in the cornstarch, again stirring for 3 minutes to make sure the beef is evenly coated. Cover and let stand in the fridge for 3 hours, stirring well after 1 and 1/2 hours. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Bring a wok to medium high heat. Par boil the broccoli for 1 minute. Drain in colander in sink. Add 2 T. oil and garlic to wok and quickly"mush" around. Stir fry the broccoli until tender crisp, around 5-6 minutes tops. Remove broccoli to a bowl. Add the remaining oil if needed and stir fry the meat until just under done. Return broccoli to wok and stir. Add the sherry and oyster sauce. Stir fry for 1 minute making sure broccoli and beef is thoroughly coated with sauce. Serve over hot white rice.