Thursday, February 15, 2024
By NCG's Co-op Kitchen

Recipe Information

You don't need takeout to enjoy this popular Chinese dish. It's easy to make and really tasty, so if you cherish leftovers, you might just want to double the recipe!

 

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound broccoli or broccolini, large florets
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine or sherry
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
  • 2 tablespoons ginger root, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil, or canola
  • 1 pound steak, sliced
  • Cooked rice

 

Preparation

  1. Put on a large pot of water to boil, then blanch the broccoli by dropping it into the boiling water for one minute. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain.
  2. In a cup, mix the oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, rice wine, rice vinegar, chicken stock, and sesame oil, then whisk in the cornstarch. Reserve. Mince the garlic and ginger and reserve. Heat a wok or heavy skillet over high heat until hot, then add the oil and swirl the pan to coat. Toss in the beef and sear briefly one side before stirring. When the outsides of the strips are browned but the insides are still pink, add the garlic and ginger and stir for a few seconds, then add the oyster sauce mixture. Stir constantly until thickened, then add the broccoli and toss to heat through and coat with sauce. Serve hot over rice.

 

Nutritional Information

Calories: 556, Fat: 17 g, Cholesterol: 59 mg, Sodium: 529 mg, Carbohydrate: 67 g, Dietary Fiber: 4 g, Protein: 31 g

 

 
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
By Joel Landau, Deep Roots Board Member

"I moved to Greensboro in 1981 and immediately joined the Co-Op. Its mission and values matter to me: being of service to the community by offering products that promote health, not disease; considering the environmental impacts of our choices; providing a place for building community; and putting service to people above profit. I enjoy working cooperatively with the other Directors to oversee the Co-Op’s ongoing development for the betterment of our community."

 

- Joel Landau, former General Manager, former Board President, current Board Treasurer

 
Monday, February 12, 2024
By Mollie Blafer, Deep Roots Board Member

"I began shopping at Deep Roots when I moved to Greensboro in 2018 and soon after became an owner. It was clear to me that joining the Co-Op was not only an opportunity to find quality products but a commitment to supporting our local community. Becoming a board member has only deepened my investment in supporting Deep Roots to sustain and grow its impact within the community."

 

- Mollie Blafer, Board Member since 2023

 
Monday, February 05, 2024
By Brittany Peters, Deep Roots Board Member

"As a former staff member, I wanted to ensure I continued to serve the co-op. Serving as a board member has kept me ingrained in the co-op. I can ensure that the co-op continues its positive trajectory into the future. Having a food co-op in Greensboro is something we should all be proud of and take ownership of. From shopping at the store, encouraging your friends and families to do so, becoming an owner, or even serving on the board or board committees are ways we can support our beloved co-op."

 

- Brittany Peters, Board Member since 2022

 
Sunday, January 21, 2024
By Spoma Jovanovic, Deep Roots Board Member

"I feel so fortunate to be part of our local co-op that is beautiful, accessible, and committed to the democratic values important to me. All of us, by virtue of being owners, support local farmers, local decision-making, and local involvement in the community. Upon retirement from my position as a professor at UNCG, I was delighted to become a Board member so I could contribute more to Deep Roots’ future, as is evidenced in the collective wisdom of the Board that helps the co-op grow and thrive."

 

- Spoma Jovanovic, Board Member since 2022