Garlic Broccoli is a classic and healthy home-style vegetable dish. The broccoli is blanched until vibrant and crisp, then stir-fried with fragrant garlic. It’s simple, light, and delicious—perfect with rice or even steak.
🌴 Ingredients:
· 1 head of broccoli (cut into florets)
🌴 Aromatics:
· 4-5 cloves of garlic (minced)
🌴 Seasonings:
· 1 tbsp light soy sauce (about 10ml)
· 1 tbsp oyster sauce (about 10ml)
· A pinch of sugar (to enhance flavor)
· A pinch of white pepper powder
· Salt, to taste
· Cooking oil, as needed
🌴 Instructions:
- Blanch the Broccoli
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and a few drops of oil, blanch the broccoli for 1 minute, then drain and rinse with cold water. ⚠️ Note: Never blanch for too long, or the broccoli will turn yellow and lose its crunch. I’ve tried 3 minutes, and it turned mushy and discolored. - Sauté the Garlic
Heat oil in a pan, add the minced garlic, and stir-fry over low heat until fragrant. ⚠️ Note: Don’t burn the garlic, or it will turn bitter. - Combine and Serve
Turn to high heat, add the blanched broccoli, and add the light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, white pepper, and salt. Stir-fry quickly to combine, and serve. ⚠️ Note: Be quick to keep the broccoli crisp. I’ve tried cooking too long, and it turned soggy.
💡 Tips:
The key to Garlic Broccoli is “vibrant broccoli, rich garlic aroma.” Blanch the broccoli for just 1 minute and rinse with cold water to keep it green. Sauté the garlic over low heat; never burn it. Be quick when combining to keep the broccoli crisp.
If you enjoy this crisp and healthy vegetable dish, you should also try my Lettuce with Oyster Sauce. For more classic home-style dishes, check out my Home-style category.
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