**Stir-Fried Asian-Style Broccoli: A Symphony of Flavors**
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Orient with our delectable stir-fried Asian-style broccoli. This dish is a culinary journey that tantalizes your taste buds with its perfect harmony of sweet, savory, and umami flavors. The succulent broccoli florets are expertly stir-fried to retain their crisp texture while absorbing the aromatic blend of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. As you savor each bite, the subtle heat of red pepper flakes adds a touch of warmth, while the sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds provides a nutty crunch. Whether you're a seasoned wok enthusiast or a novice cook seeking an easy and flavorful weeknight meal, our stir-fried Asian-style broccoli is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire. In this comprehensive guide, we'll guide you through two variations of this delectable dish: a classic version and a vegan alternative.
MAKE STIR-FRIED CHINESE BROCCOLI AT HOME
Steps:
- Thoroughly rinse your greens well to remove any grit and let drain in a colander while you prepare the stir-fry sauce.
- In a cup, mix together the sherry, stock, oyster sauce (or stir-fry sauce), and brown sugar. Set aside.
- Heat a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons oil and swirl around, then add the garlic and chile (if using). Stir-fry 30 seconds to 1 minutes (avoid over-browning the garlic―you want it still white in color, or it will taste bitter).
- Add the Chinese broccoli plus 2 to 3 tablespoons of the stir-fry sauce, you've made. Stir-fry until the wok becomes dry, then add 2 to 3 tablespoons more stir-fry sauce. Cook in this way 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add all the remaining stir-fry sauce and reduce heat to medium-low, so that the dish is gently simmering. Simmer until you're happy with the cooked texture of the broccoli. Tip: the stems should still taste crunchy (not too soft or soggy). If you'd like a thicker sauce, add the cornstarch dissolved in water mixture, and simmer 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and taste-test. Add a little more sugar if too bitter (broccoli rabe is more bitter than Chinese broccoli), or a little more oyster sauce (or veg. stir-fry sauce) if not salty or flavorful enough. If too salty, add a bit of lime or lemon juice.
- To serve, tilt your vegetables out of the wok into a shallow serving bowl and pour any remaining sauce from the wok over top (including the garlic bits). Serve with rice and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 156 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 11 g, ServingSize 2-4 bowls (2-4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
SIMPLE BROCCOLI STIR-FRY
Stir-frying has stood the test of time. It's a wonderful way to cook small pieces of vegetables and meat quickly, without a lot of fat. Prepping your ingredients ahead of time and having them near your stovetop is the key to success. This recipe can be made in a large nonstick skillet, but consider purchasing a wok: Carbon steel and cast-iron take on high heat well, and the concave shape makes stir-frying foods easy and fast.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Trim the florets off the broccoli, and cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces. Peel the broccoli stalks with a vegetable peeler to remove the tough outer skin, and slice 1/4 inch thick on the diagonal. Set aside.
- Whisk together 1/2 cup water, soy sauce, cornstarch and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Heat a large wok over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil, and swirl to coat the wok. Once the oil begins to smoke, add the broccoli florets and stems. Cook, stirring constantly, until browned around the edges, about 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of water to steam the broccoli, and cook, stirring constantly, until tender, about 2 minutes more. Push the broccoli to the edges of the pan, forming an empty well in the center. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, then the scallions, garlic, ginger and pepper flakes, and stir until aromatic, 30 to 45 seconds. Add the soy mixture, and stir until the sauce has thickened and the broccoli is coated, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat, add the sesame oil and stir to coat. Serve with rice.
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STIR-FRIED BROCCOLI
-Sara Farley, Brielle, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch, sugar, broth and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. In a small skillet, stir-fry the broccoli and garlic in oil for 2 minutes. Stir broth mixture and add to broccoli mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until broccoli is tender and sauce is thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 779mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
STIR-FRIED ASIAN STYLE BROCCOLI
Make and share this Stir-Fried Asian Style Broccoli recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Bayhill
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Remove and discard broccoli leaves and tough ends of stalks. Wash broccoli thoroughly, and cut off flowerets; set aside. Cut stalks into 1/2-inch pieces; set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, sugar, and salt. Add chicken broth and soy sauce, stirring until smooth; set aside.
- In a wok or large skillet, sautè garlic in hot oil over medium-high heat until lightly browned.
- Add broccoli flowerets and stems; cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Cover and cook an additional 2 minutes.
- Add broth mixture; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until sauce thickens.
BROCCOLI AND CHICKEN STIR-FRY
Made up. Serve with rice.
Provided by Jeri
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 35m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Stir soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl to dissolve sugar into the liquid. Mix water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until cornstarch dissolves completely.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Fry chicken and onion in hot oil until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the onion is tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir broccoli with the chicken and onion; saute until the broccoli is hot, about 5 minutes. Push the chicken and vegetables mixture to the side of the skillet.
- Pour the soy sauce mixture into the vacant part of the skillet. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the soy sauce mixture until the color is consistent. Move the chicken and vegetables back into the center to the pan; saute until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 71.9 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 3307.3 mg, Sugar 23.5 g
QUICK ASIAN BROCCOLI STIR-FRY
Bright green & fragrant. I found this recipe in a 30-year old Chinese cookbook. I've adapted it for frozen broccoli to make a faster side dish. The color and aroma is great. For fresh brocolli....saute the florets in the ginger oil, add a few tbsp water, cover and steam for 5 mins.
Provided by Needles
Categories Vegetable
Time 6m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Thaw broccoli florets in microwave.
- Heat the oil on medium high in a non-stick skillet.
- Brown the ginger slices.
- Add drained broccoli.
- Stir-fry one minute; add sugar and salt.
- Continue frying until degree of doneness you prefer and all liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and toss with sesame oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.2, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 36.6, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 2.8, Protein 4.3
CHINESE PORK FRIED RICE
Pretty peas and crunchy carrots add color to tender poultry and rice in this savory supper recipe sent by Peggy Vaught of Glasgow, West Virginia.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the pork, carrot, broccoli, peas and onion in butter until pork is no longer pink. Remove from skillet and set aside. , In same skillet, cook and stir egg over medium heat until completely set. Stir in the rice, soy sauce, garlic powder, ginger and pork mixture; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 163mg cholesterol, Sodium 597mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHINESE-STYLE STIR-FRIED BROCCOLI, CARROTS AND LEEKS
Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins
Categories dinner, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Trim the broccoli, discarding thick stems and leaves. Cut into flowerets. Slice carrots and leeks thinly.
- In a wok or large saute pan, heat the peanut oil. Add minced garlic and ginger and stir-fry briefly to flavor the oil. Add broccoli, carrots and leeks and toss briefly to mix well. Add chicken broth, cover and cook for 3 minutes over medium heat. Remove cover, raise heat, and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
- While vegetables are cooking, toast sesame seeds in a separate saute pan until they are golden brown. Set aside.
- When vegetables are done, add soy sauce and mix well. Remove from heat, turn into a warm serving bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds and sesame oil. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 112, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 98 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
Tips:
- To ensure even cooking, cut the broccoli into uniform florets.
- Use high heat when stir-frying to get a nice char on the vegetables.
- Add the broccoli to the pan last to prevent it from overcooking.
- Use a flavorful sauce to enhance the taste of the broccoli.
- Serve the stir-fried broccoli immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
Stir-fried Asian-style broccoli is a quick and easy side dish that is packed with flavor. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or as a side dish for a special occasion. The broccoli is cooked to perfection and is coated in a flavorful sauce. The best part is that this dish can be easily customized to your liking. You can add different vegetables, proteins, or sauces to create a dish that is unique and delicious.
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