Garlic Broccoli
Cuisine: Chinese
This home-style dish is known for its strong garlic aroma and simple seasoning.
2 / 5
★★☆☆☆
187 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Broccoli
- 3-4 Garlic cloves
- Light Soy Sauce
- Oyster Sauce
- Sugar
Steps
- Separate the Broccoli into small florets and wash thoroughly.
- Peel the Garlic and chop into minced garlic, set aside.
- Add 1000 ml of drinking water to a pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Add the Broccoli. Maintain high heat and cook for 2-3 minutes until the broccoli turns bright green and the texture becomes tender.
- Remove the cooked Broccoli and drain the water. Arrange them in a plate and set aside.
- Heat the pan and add 10 ml of cooking oil. Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and stir-fry over low heat until fragrant.
- Add 10 ml of Light Soy Sauce, 5 ml of Oyster Sauce, 2 g of Sugar, and 30 ml of water.
- Bring the sauce in the pot to a boil.
- Evenly pour the cooked garlic sauce over the Broccoli in the plate.
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Notes
This home-style dish is known for its strong garlic aroma and simple seasoning. The blanching process leaves the broccoli either soft and tender or lightly crisp, with a refreshing and umami flavor. It is rich in Vitamin C, dietary fiber, and various antioxidants, making it a nutritious, quick vegetarian dish. The cooking process is simple, and beginners can master it easily. The whole process from prep to serving takes about 15 minutes.
Estimated cooking difficulty: ★★
Estimated calories: 187 kcal
Calculation:
Determine the number of servings you plan to make before starting. One serving is enough for 2 people.
Per serving:
- Broccoli ~200 g (about 1/2 of a medium-sized broccoli)
- Garlic 3-4 cloves
- Light Soy Sauce 10 ml
- Oyster Sauce 5 ml
- Sugar 2 g
- Do not blanch the broccoli for longer than the recommended time to maintain texture and nutrition.
- To keep the broccoli crunchier, you can shorten the blanching time.
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