Simple Broccoli Stir-Fry
Serves: 6
Rowena Kautzer
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
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Spice
54
Sweetness
50
Sourness
41
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Prep time (avg)
5.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
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Trim the florets off the broccoli, and cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces
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Peel the broccoli stalks with a vegetable peeler to remove the tough outer skin, and slice 1/4 inch thick on the diagonal
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Set aside
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Whisk together 1/2 cup water, soy sauce, cornstarch and sugar in a small bowl
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Set aside
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Heat a large wok over high heat
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Add 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil, and swirl to coat the wok
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Once the oil begins to smoke, add the broccoli florets and stems
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Cook, stirring constantly, until browned around the edges, about 2 minutes
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Add 2 tablespoons of water to steam the broccoli, and cook, stirring constantly, until tender, about 2 minutes more
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Push the broccoli to the edges of the pan, forming an empty well in the center
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Add the remaining 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, then the scallions, garlic, ginger and pepper flakes, and stir until aromatic, 30 to 45 seconds
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Add the soy mixture, and stir until the sauce has thickened and the broccoli is coated, about 30 seconds
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Remove from the heat, add the sesame oil and stir to coat
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Serve with rice
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