Chinese Style Broccoli
Elevate your weeknight meals with this quick and flavorful Chinese Style Broccoli recipe! Packed with vibrant, tender-crisp broccoli florets infused with the savory goodness of garlic, soy sauce, and oyster sauce, this dish is a perfect balance of simplicity and bold flavors. With just a few pantry staples like sesame oil and cornstarch, a silky sauce comes together to coat the broccoli in a glossy, irresistible finish. A quick blanch ensures the broccoli stays green and vibrant, while a fast stir-fry in a hot wok locks in freshness. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds for a delightful crunch, and serve as a healthy side dish or light main course. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is a must-try for anyone craving authentic Chinese-style vegetables.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh broccoli
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
Wash the broccoli and cut it into bite-sized florets. Peel the stems and slice them thinly.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Set the sauce aside.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the salt and blanch the broccoli for 1 minute until bright green. Immediately drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Once cooled, drain thoroughly.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the drained broccoli to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic oil. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
Pour the prepared sauce over the broccoli and stir well to evenly coat. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and the broccoli is tender-crisp.
Transfer the broccoli to a serving plate and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
457 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2922 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.3 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 17.0 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 275 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1605 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
