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It’s easy to get lost in work, chasing goals and always thinking about what comes next. I’ve done that myself more times than I’d like to admit. But life isn’t only about progress and productivity. The moments in between, the quiet ones, the slow ones, are often the ones that make life feel real. Sometimes the best thing you can do is slow down and actually enjoy the life you’re working so hard to build. Or just take your time to spend time with your loved person.

Takeaway: Times don’t come back.

Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2 - 2 ½
Style: Fast default dinner

The Basics

The sauce:

1. Beef Prep
Freeze beef for 30 minutes – 1 hour for easier slicing. Slice against the grain, into very thin strips. Toss the beef strips with a generous pinch of coarse salt and let it rest while you prep everything else. (All of this is optional but recommended for flavor and texture.)

2. Sauce mixing
Mix all the listed ingredients in a small cup. After that put that aside.

3. Rice
Cook your rice according to package directions.

4. Stir Fry Time
Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add a swish of oil. Working in batches, add the beef in a single layer. Let rest, undisturbed, for a minute or two to achieve a nice browning on the meat. Flip each piece over and cook until browned and yummy. Remove beef from pan.

5. Broccoli
Add a swish of oil to the same pan. Add the broccoli; stir fry for 2-3 minutes, until bright green. (Sometimes I add a splash of water to steam it a little bit.) Remove broccoli from pan.

6. Finally
Turn the heat down and let the pan cool a bit. Add one last swish of oil. Add the ginger and garlic; sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add the sauce; stir until a thickened and sticky sauce forms. Add beef and broccoli back in. Toss gently to coat.

7. Serve
Serve with rice, thinly sliced green onions, and sesame seeds. 

That’s it
Hope you enjoy

Homo erectus was the first to master this essential cultural skill, which was later inherited and further developed by Homo sapiens, modern humans. The ability to control fire became the fundamental requirement for cooking food.

The Romans later developed an efficient method to keep food fresh by using snow and ice cellars. These early cooling systems allowed food to be preserved for longer periods and played an important role in the development of culinary practices.

The era of colonial expansion also had a significant impact on global cuisine. Along with new cooking techniques, many ingredients were transported between continents, introducing entirely new foods and flavors to different parts of the world.

Another major milestone in culinary history was the rise of classical French cuisine, which refined cooking techniques and established many of the foundations that still influence professional cooking today.

Takeaway: Good thinks take time

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