Stir-fried Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce
June 24, 2024
Ingredients:
Chinese Broccoli:
1 pound (450 grams) Chinese broccoli, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, for blanching
Sauce:
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, for stir-frying
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
Instructions:
1. Blanch the Chinese Broccoli:
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
Add the Chinese broccoli to the boiling water and blanch for 1-2 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
Drain the blanched broccoli in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Set aside to drain and cool slightly.
2. Prepare the Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together the oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
3. Stir-fry the Chinese Broccoli:
Heat the vegetable oil for stir-frying in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the blanched Chinese broccoli and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until the broccoli is evenly heated and slightly softened.
Pour in the prepared sauce and stir to coat the broccoli evenly.
Cook for 1 minute more, or until the sauce is thickened and slightly glossy.
Season with white pepper to taste.
4. Serve:
Immediately transfer the stir-fried Chinese broccoli to a serving plate or bowl.
Serve hot over steamed rice or with your favorite protein dish.
Tips:
For a richer flavor, use dark soy sauce instead of regular soy sauce.
If you don’t have cornstarch, you can substitute with 1 tablespoon of water.
You can also add other vegetables to this dish, such as carrots, bell peppers, or onions.
If you like your food spicy, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
For a more authentic flavor, use a traditional Chinese wok for stir-frying.
To ensure even cooking and prevent burning, avoid overcrowding the pan when stir-frying the broccoli.
Enjoy!