Oriental Broccoli Recipes

CHINESE BROCCOLI WITH OYSTER SAUCE RECIPE

Steps:

• To wash the Chinese Broccoli, trim 1-inch from the ends of stalk and discard. In large wok or pan (large enough to hold all stalks), heat just 1 tablespoon of the cooking oil over medium heat. When the oil is just starting to get hot (the garlic should sizzle upon contact) add the whole garlic cloves and let them fry until golden brown on all sides. Be careful not to burn the garlic, you just want to toast them - if the garlic starts turning dark brown, turn the heat to low. Toasting the garlic should take about 2 minutes. While the garlic is toasting, in a small bowl mix the stock and Chinese rice wine (optional) and set aside.
• Turn the heat to high and add the ginger, fry for 30 seconds. Add the Chinese Broccoli stalks and use your spatula to scoop up the oil so that every stalk has been bathed with the ginger/garlic-infused oil for 30 seconds.
• Pour the stock mixture into the wok and immediately cover the wok with a tight fitting lid. Turn the heat to medium and let the vegetable steam for 3-4 minutes, until stalks can be easily pierced with a paring knife or fork.
• Remove the gai lan to a plate, leaving any remaining stock mixture in the wok. To the wok, add the oyster sauce and sesame oil and bubble and thicken on high for 1 minute. Pour the sauce mixture over the gai lan and serve.

CHINESE BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the Chinese broccoli and cook uncovered until just tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, whisk the sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, ginger, and garlic together in a small saucepan over medium heat until thickened and no longer cloudy, 5 to 7 minutes. Toss the broccoli in the sauce and serve.

CHINESE BEEF AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Place cornflour and water in bowl then mix. Add remaining Sauce ingredients.
• Slice the beef into 1/4" / 0.5cm thick slices. Place the beef and 2 tbsp of the Sauce into a bowl and set aside.
• Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add beef and spread out, leave for 1 minute until browned.
• Stir beef for 10 seconds, then add garlic and ginger. Stir for another 30 seconds or until beef is no longer pink.
• Pour Sauce and water into the skillet and quickly mix.
• When the sauce starts bubbling, add broccoli. Stir to coat the broccoli in Sauce, then let it simmer for 1 minute or until Sauce is thickened.
• Remove from heat immediately and serve over rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.

RESTAURANT STYLE CHINESE BROCCOLI WITH OYSTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Trim ends off Chinese Broccoli. If any stems are super thick, cut them in half (you want all stems approximately the same width).
• Steam Chinese Broccoli using whatever method you want - I microwave in a steamer on high for 4 minutes. The stem should be just cooked - not super soft and floppy.
• Stack the Chinese broccoli together and cut into 4"/10cm lengths, then stack neatly on top of each other.

BEEF WITH BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sugar and 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a large bowl. Add the steak and toss to coat; refrigerate until ready to cook.
• Whisk the remaining 1 tablespoon each cornstarch and soy sauce, the oyster sauce and chicken broth in a small bowl; set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the ginger, broccoli and the remaining 1 teaspoon sugar and stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes; transfer to a plate. Heat 1 more tablespoon peanut oil in the skillet, add the onion and stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook, turning gently, 2 minutes. Transfer the onion and tomatoes to the plate with the broccoli.
• Reduce the heat to medium high; add the remaining 2 tablespoons peanut oil to the skillet. Add the garlic and steak and stir-fry 1 minute. Whisk the sauce mixture, then add to the skillet and simmer 1 minute. Return the vegetables to the skillet; cook until the meat is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve with rice, if desired.

STIR-FRIED ASIAN STYLE BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Remove and discard broccoli leaves and tough ends of stalks. Wash broccoli thoroughly, and cut off flowerets; set aside. Cut stalks into 1/2-inch pieces; set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, sugar, and salt. Add chicken broth and soy sauce, stirring until smooth; set aside.
• In a wok or large skillet, sautè garlic in hot oil over medium-high heat until lightly browned.
• Add broccoli flowerets and stems; cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Cover and cook an additional 2 minutes.
• Add broth mixture; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until sauce thickens.

CHINESE BROCCOLI RECIPE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken stock (or water or vegetable sauce), soy sauce, corn starch, Shaoxing wine, and toasted sesame oil. Set aside.
• In a wok or large pan, heat up the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, until soft but not brown.
• Turn the heat up to medium high and add the gai lan to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the gai lan is bright green and tender-crisp, about 2-4 minutes depending on size.
• Add the prepared sauce to the pan and let it come to a simmer and reduce slightly.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. While the water is coming to a boil, make the sauce: In a small pot, heat up half of the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, until soft but not brown. Stir in oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, and toasted sesame oil. Remove from the heat and set it aside.
• Add the remaining oil to the boiling water as well as a pinch of salt. Add the gai lan and cook, until bright green and tender-crisp, about 2-4 minutes, depending on size. Drain well.
• Serve the gai lan with the oyster sauce drizzled on top.

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI (CHINESE TAKEOUT STYLE)

Steps:

• Slice the chicken against the grain into thin bite-size pieces, no thicker than 1/4" (1/2 cm), transfer into a medium-size bowl. Add the marinade ingredients. Stir to mix well. Let sit for 10 minutes while preparing other ingredients.
• Combine all the sauce ingredients in a bowl. Stir to mix well.
• Bring 1/3 cup of water to a boil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli and cover. Steam until the broccoli just turns tender and the water evaporates, about 40 to 50 seconds. Transfer the broccoli to a plate. Wipe the pan with a paper towel held in a pair of tongs if there's any water left.
• Add the oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Spread the chicken in the skillet in a single layer. Allow to cook without touching for 30 seconds, or until the bottom side is browned. Flip to cook the other side for a few seconds. Stir and cook until the surface is lightly charred and the inside is still pink.
• Add the garlic and ginger. Stir a few times to release the flavor and fragrance.
• Return the broccoli to the pan. Stir the sauce again to dissolve the cornstarch completely and pour it into the skillet. Cook and stir until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Transfer everything to a plate immediately.
• Serve hot with steamed rice or boiled noodles as a main dish.

ASIAN BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450 degrees. Put broccoli in a bowl and season with salt, black pepper, ginger and red pepper flakes. Toss with garlic cloves and oil. Spread broccoli on a baking sheet and roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender and lightly browned. Discard garlic cloves. While broccoli roasts, combine scallions, cilantro, basil and mint in a large bowl.
• Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, combine rice wine vinegar, lime juice, olive oil, sesame oil, soy sauce and, if you want a stronger-flavored dish, fish sauce and sriracha. Whisk until emulsified.
• Add cooked broccoli to the large bowl with the herbs and toss. Add vinaigrette, to taste, and toss. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CHINESE BEEF AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Toss the beef strips with the soy sauce and sherry. Set aside until ready to use.
• Combine the sauce ingredients until the cornstarch is dissolved. Set aside until ready to use.
• Heat the oil over high heat in a wok or large heavy skillet. Once very hot, add the beef and fry until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add the onions, garlic and ginger and fry for another minute. Add a little more oil if necessary. Add the broccoli and fry for another minute or until crisp-tender. Stir in the bean sprouts. Stir in the sauce and simmer for another minute.
• Serve immediately with steamed rice.

ORIENTAL BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Cook frozen broccoli according to directions on package or boil fresh for 8-10 minutes in small amount of water.
• Add water chestnuts to the broccoli so that it gets hot.
• Transfer to a serving bowl.
• In pan used for cooking broccoli, melt margarine and add soy sauce.
• Pour over broccoli, tossing to coat.