January 25, 2022 2 min read

RECIPE BY FOODPASSIONICAL

Hearty and filling, this vegan beef and broccoli dish is savoury, salty and slightly sweet - perfect to pair with freshly steamed rice. You can use tempeh or tofu if you don't have any vegan meat substitute. 

serves 2

INGREDIENTS
  • VEGAN BEEF & BROCCOLI

    • 1 bunch broccoli (about 300g)

    • 150g vegan meat (plant protein)

    • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

    • a thumb size of ginger, thinly sliced

    • 3 dried chillies

    • 1/3 cup water

    • 2 tbsp oil for cooking

  • SAUCE MIXTURE

    • 1 tbsp sesame oil

    • 2 tbsp oysters sauce

    • 1 tbsp soy sauce

    • 1/4 tsp white pepper

    • 1 tbsp shaoxing wine

    • 1/2 tsp brown sugar(optional)

  • SLURRY

    • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water

METHOD
  1. Cut the broccoli into small bite size and cut off the skins of the stalk then slice (Wash and drain, set aside)

  2. In a small bowl mix together the sauce ingredients and set aside.

  3. Heat 1 tbsp oil and fry the vegan meat for 2-3 minutes, remove from the heat and set aside.

  4. In a same wok, heat 1 tbsp of oil sauté the garlic, ginger and dried chillies till fragrant then add in the broccoli and water. Cover with the lid and cook for 4-5 minutes with medium heat, then add in the cooked vegan meat and pour the sauce mixture, stir constantly for a minute or two.

  5. Lastly add in the cornstarch mixture, stir until the sauce thickens and serve immediately over rice and enjoy!

 

 

Lai Po Cheng | @foodpassionical | Foodpassionical on YouTube

Fascinated by how versatile plant-based ingredients can be, Moon Lai, started experimenting via her instagram account @foodpassionical which quickly became a popular source for vegans searching for their next meal inspiration. She is a self taught food photographer and recipe developer that continues to expand her knowledge by researching and testing new dishes for her audience.