Description
Fast, flavorful, and crisp-tender garlic broccoli stir fry. A simple skillet recipe using pantry staples for an easy weeknight vegetable side.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh broccoli florets with stems sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil
- 4 large garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 quarter teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Whisk soy sauce, water, cornstarch, sesame oil, sugar, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until smooth.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium high heat until hot.
- Add oil and swirl to coat the pan.
- Add broccoli and stir fry for 3 minutes until bright green with light char.
- Add garlic and ginger and stir constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the sauce and toss to coat the broccoli evenly.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and broccoli is crisp tender.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Refrigerate leftovers within two hours.
- Reheat leftovers until steaming hot before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian