Beef and Broccoli

Name: Beef and Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1.1 lb (500g) flank steak (or any cut of beef); 4 cloves garlic; 2 tsp (8g) grated ginger; 2 green onions; 1/3 carrot (60g); 1 broccoli florets, about 9 oz (250g) in total (or broccolini, asparagus, etc.); Small pinch of kosher salt; 3 tbsp neutral-tasting oil, divided; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or mirin, dry sherry, water, etc.); 1/4 tsp white pepper (or black pepper); 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 tbsp neutral-tasting oil; 2 tbsp oyster sauce; 1/2 tsp dark soy sauce; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder; 5 tbsp water; Small pinch of MSG (optional)