Beef with Broccoli - Authentic Hong Kong Style

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Authentic Hong Kong Beef with Broccoli Beef with Broccoli is one of the most beloved staples of Cantonese home cooking and restaurant menus worldwide. Unlike heavier versions, the authentic Hong Kong style focuses on perfectly tender beef that melts in your mouth, paired with bright, crisp broccoli florets, all coated in a deep, savory sauce that highlights rather than overwhelms the fresh ingredients. Fast to cook, balanced in flavor, and comforting with every bite, it is the ultimate go-to stir-fry for any meal. ⏱️ Recipe Overview Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: Around 30 minutes Yield: 3-4 servings 🛒 Ingredients Beef & Tenderizing Marinade 350 g (12 oz) beef sirloin, flank steak, or tenderloin ½ tsp baking soda 1 tsp light soy sauce 1 tsp Shaoxing rice wine 1 tsp cornstarch 1 tsp cold water 1 tsp neutral oil Vegetables & Aromatics 400 g (14 oz) fresh broccoli, cut into florets 2 cloves garl...

Seafood Kare-Kare Recipe - Filipino Peanut Seafood Stew

Seafood Kare-Kare Recipe (Filipino Peanut Seafood Stew)

Seafood Kare-Kare is a delicious Filipino dish featuring shrimp, squid, and vegetables cooked in a rich peanut sauce. It is a seafood variation of the classic kare-kare and is usually served with bagoong (fermented shrimp paste) and steamed rice.

Ingredients

  • 300 grams shrimp, cleaned
  • 300 grams squid, sliced into rings
  • 1 cup eggplant, sliced
  • 1 cup string beans (sitaw), cut into pieces
  • 1 cup banana blossom (puso ng saging), sliced
  • 1/2 cup ground peanuts or peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons annatto oil (atsuete oil)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 4 cups seafood broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat annatto oil in a pot over medium heat.
  2. Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.
  3. Add seafood broth or water and bring to a boil.
  4. Add eggplant, banana blossom, and string beans.
  5. Stir in the ground peanuts or peanut butter.
  6. Simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  7. Add shrimp and squid, then cook for 3–4 minutes.
  8. Season with fish sauce, salt, and pepper.
  9. Serve hot with bagoong and steamed rice.

Cooking Tips

  • Do not overcook shrimp and squid to keep them tender.
  • Add a little cornstarch slurry if you want a thicker sauce.
  • Serve with sautéed shrimp paste (bagoong alamang) for authentic flavor.

Conclusion

This Seafood Kare-Kare Recipe is rich, creamy, and full of seafood flavor. It is a great twist on the traditional Filipino kare-kare dish.

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