Broccoli With Black Bean Garlic Sauce Recipes

BEEF AND BROCCOLI WITH BLACK-BEAN GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Pat meat dry, then toss with 3 teaspoons cornstarch. Stir together broth, ginger, black-bean sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and remaining 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a bowl. Measure 2 tablespoons water in a separate small bowl and set aside.
• Heat a large, heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) or wok over high for 3 minutes. Swirl in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Working in batches to avoid crowding pan, brown meat, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a plate.
• Swirl in remaining vegetable oil and add broccoli. Cook, stirring occasionally, until broccoli begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Add reserved water and toss until broccoli is bright green and tender, 1 to 2 minutes more.
• Add white and light-green parts of scallion to skillet along with meat and any accumulated juices. Stir in black-bean-sauce mixture and toss until evenly coated and sauce has thickened, about 30 seconds. Serve with rice, sprinkled with scallion greens.

BROCCOLI WITH BLACK BEAN-GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Toast sesame seeds in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until lightly browned and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Transfer to a bowl to cool.
• Mix 1/4 cup water, vinegar and cornstarch in a small bowl.
• Add black bean sauce and stir until smooth.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or stir-fry pan over medium-high heat.
• Add garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add broccoli and stir to coat.
• Add the remaining 1/4 cup water; cover and steam just until the broccoli is tender-crisp, 1 to 3 minutes.
• Push broccoli to the sides and pour the sauce mixture in the center.
• Stir until the sauce begins to thicken, about 1 minute.
• Stir in the broccoli to coat.
• Serve immediately, sprinkled with the sesame seeds.

BROCCOLI RABE WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE

Steps:

• Place broccoli rabe in a large microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 cup water. Cover with wet paper towel. Heat on HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes, until tender, but crisp.
• In a small saucepan, over medium-high heat, combine remaining ingredients. Heat through, about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Remove broccoli rabe from microwave and drain water. Add black bean sauce and toss in a bowl. Serve warm.

BROCCOLI WITH BLACK BEAN-GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Toast sesame seeds in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until lightly browned and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool. 2. Mix 1/4 cup water, vinegar and cornstarch in a small bowl. Add black bean sauce and stir until smooth. 3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or stir-fry pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add broccoli and stir to coat. Add the remaining 1/4 cup water; cover and steam just until the broccoli is tender-crisp, 1 to 3 minutes. Push broccoli to the sides and pour the sauce mixture in the center. Stir until the sauce begins to thicken, about 1 minute. Stir in the broccoli to coat. Serve immediately, sprinkled with the sesame seeds.