Broccoli in Oyster Sauce

Submitted by Leslie in Texas

"This recipe was featured in the Great Cooks section in a "Chinese New Year's Feast" that was in a January 1981 issue of Bon Appetit. Asparagus can be used in place of broccoli."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup chicken broth
• 1 1⁄2 lbs broccoli, broken into florets, stems peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 tablespoon finely shredded fresh ginger
• 1 green onion, shredded
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in
• 2 teaspoons chicken broth

directions

1. Bring broth to boil in medium saucepan.
2. Add broccoli stems, cover and cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup broth.
4. Heat oil in wok or large skillet.
5. Add ginger,onion and garlic and stir-fry 1 minute.
6. Add broccoli stems and florets and stir-fry 2 minutes.
7. Add oyster sauce, sugar and 1/2 cup broth and stir-fry 2 minutes.
8. Stir in dissolved cornstarch mixture and cook briefly until thickened.

Reviews

[dianegrapegrower]

Very good broccoli recipe. A little more work than having it steamed, but nice flavor balance in the sauce. A good accompaniment to an Asian meal. I'll make this again! Diane