Description
Easy 10-min. Chinese Broccoli with Garlic Sauce is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Chinese cuisine to your table. In just ten minutes, you can enjoy crisp-tender broccoli enveloped in a luscious garlic sauce that’s bursting with umami. This vibrant side dish is not only healthy but also versatile, making it a perfect companion for stir-fries, grilled meats, or even as an appetizer. Whether you’re looking to whip up a fast weeknight meal or impress guests at a dinner party, this recipe is sure to delight everyone with its rich flavors and simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz broccoli florets
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (or vegetarian stir fry sauce)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 tbsp shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1.5 tbsp sesame oil
- 1.5 tsp cornstarch
- 3/4 tsp sugar
- 3/4 cup cold water
Instructions
- Wash and strain the broccoli florets until clean.
- In a small bowl, mix minced garlic, oyster sauce, soy sauce, shaoxing wine, sesame oil, cornstarch, sugar, and cold water.
- Bring a pot of water to boil in a wok or large pan; blanch the broccoli for 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Strain the broccoli and place it on a serving platter.
- Dry the wok/pan and pour in the prepared sauce mixture; simmer until thickened (1-2 minutes).
- Pour the thickened sauce over the broccoli and toss gently to coat evenly. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Blanching
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg