Stir-Fried Asian Style Broccoli

Submitted by Bayhill

"A sugary glaze of garlic and soy sauce lightly coats this stir-fried broccoli."

 

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

ingredients

• 2 lbs fresh broccoli
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil

directions

1. 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.
2. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, sugar, and salt. Add chicken broth and soy sauce, stirring until smooth; set aside.
3. In a wok or large skillet, sautè garlic in hot oil over medium-high heat until lightly browned.
4. Add broccoli flowerets and stems; cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Cover and cook an additional 2 minutes.
5. Add broth mixture; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until sauce thickens.

Reviews

[Maito]

Wow, this was delicious. I can see how this made it into someone's best of the year cookbook! I used beef broth since I had it open, so it tasted like beef and broccoli without the beef - perfect in my eyes. I also used 2 or 3 cloves of garlic for a half recipe and just half a tablespoon of oil. I added the garlic after the broccoli was mostly cooked so that it would not overbrown, and added the sauce after taking it off the heat. Next time I might try doubling the sauce to see if that works since the sauce makes it really yummy.

 

[Linky]

This ended up very tasty! I had to add some cooking time as someone else mentioned to get the broccoli beyond the almost raw point, but that's minor. My biggest problem was that I am still electric-range illiterate! I should have turned the heat way down before I added the broth mixture because it instantly solidified and stuck to the bottom of the pan. I have never had such an experience before! I will try again! (Darn electric stove!) made for your football win 2016

 

[Debbwl]

Wonderful Asian side and so wish there was some left over for my lunch tomorrow. Thanks for the post.

 

[Maryland Jim]

Very nice side dish. Easy too! I added a little sesame oil since we like the flavor in our stir fry! Made for Football Pool 2013.

 

[mums the word]

Really nice flavour in this dish and we enjoyed it. I think the cooking time is off a bit. My broccoli was still really crunchy after the 4 minutes so I added 1 tbsp water, put the lid back on and gave it another 2 minutes, then it was cooked but still nicely crisp. Then I added the sauce in and finished it off. Will definitely make this again, thank you.