Chinese-Style Broccoli

Difficulty:
1/5

Ease of preparation rating: Easy

Yield: 4 servings

 

Ingredients:

½ tablespoon (7.5 ml) sesame oil

2 teaspoons (10 ml) minced garlic

½ cup (120 ml) vegetable stock

2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce

1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey

2 teaspoons (10 ml) cornstarch

1 teaspoon (5 ml) water

1 large head broccoli, cut into florets with long stems

2 scallions, finely sliced, to garnish

 

Method:

Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and let cook 1 minute. Add vegetable stock, soy sauce, and honey and let cook.

Add cornstarch and water to a small bowl and whisk to create a smooth slurry. Add slurry to the skillet and stir to combine. Let simmer 5 minutes to thicken.

Add broccoli and toss in sauce. Let cook 6-8 minutes or until broccoli is tender and sauce has thickened.

Serve garnished with sliced scallions.