broccoli party - sticky green stir-fry with beef

Back in the couch again, waiting for the laundry to wash, writing up a list of things to pick up on the way home from the gym (I have a really hard life), so I thought that I would post what we're going to eat tomorrow.
It will be melon and ham with salad for tonight, a good combination to remember if you're short of time and want something light.
Apart from that, the sun is shining and I am getting really excited for the Olympics on Friday :o)

This recipe is from BBC Good Food. I hope you can find hoisin sauce and pak choi in Poland, I think specialised shops might have it. It's worth it! This is really yummy and a good intake of greens. Also interesting: the benefits of broccoli parties - http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8414763.stm


Sticky green stir-fry with beef

• 1 tbsp sunflower/vegetable oil (you can also try sesame if you like the taste of it)
• sirloin steaks, trimmed of fat and thinly sliced
• 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced
• 300g sugar snap peas
• 4 spring onions, thickly sliced
• 3 pak choi, cut the whole floret into quarters
• 4 tbsp hoisin sauce
• cashews or peanuts - optional
  
• rice or noodles

1. Decide if you want to eat this with noodles or rice and time appropriately.
   
2. Heat the oil in a large wok or deep frying pan, then sizzle the beef strips for 3-4 mins until browned. Remove and set aside.
3. Toss the broccoli and garlic into the wok with a splash of water, then fry over a high heat for 4-5 mins until starting to soften.
4. Add the peas, spring onions and pak choi, then stir-fry for another 2-3 mins, then stir in the hoisin sauce and beef.
5. Heat through quickly, adding a splash of water if it seems a little dry, it's nice to have a little sauce.
6. Serve over rice/noodles and sprinkle with chopped nuts.