Garlic Broccoli with Oyster Sauce
Garlic Broccoli with Oyster Sauce
Ingredients
For the Blanched Broccoli
- 1 broccoli, head, cut into small florets
- 6 cups water, for blanching
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
For the Savory Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
For Stir-Frying
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the broccoli: Wash the head of broccoli thoroughly. Using a sharp knife, cut the broccoli into small, bite-sized florets. Discard the tough stem or save it for another use.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Blanch the broccoli: In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil to the boiling water. Carefully add the broccoli florets to the pot.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 212
- 3
Cook the broccoli for approximately 30 seconds, or until it turns a vibrant green color and is still crisp-tender. Do not overcook. Immediately drain the blanched broccoli using a colander and set aside.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, chicken bouillon powder, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons of water. Whisk vigorously until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth, with no lumps of cornstarch.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Sauté the garlic: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the minced garlic. Stir-fry the garlic for about 30 seconds, until it becomes fragrant but not browned.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Thicken the sauce: Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet with the fragrant garlic. Stir constantly as the sauce heats. Continue to stir for about 1 minute, or until the sauce thickens to a glossy consistency.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Combine and serve: Add the blanched broccoli florets back into the skillet with the thickened sauce. Toss the broccoli gently but thoroughly, ensuring each floret is evenly coated with the savory garlic oyster sauce. Serve immediately as a delicious side dish.
⏱️ 1 min
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Garlic Broccoli with Oyster Sauce
Ingredients
For the Blanched Broccoli
- 1 broccoli, head, cut into small florets
- 6 cups water, for blanching
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
For the Savory Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
For Stir-Frying
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the broccoli: Wash the head of broccoli thoroughly. Using a sharp knife, cut the broccoli into small, bite-sized florets. Discard the tough stem or save it for another use.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Blanch the broccoli: In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil to the boiling water. Carefully add the broccoli florets to the pot.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 212 - 3
Cook the broccoli for approximately 30 seconds, or until it turns a vibrant green color and is still crisp-tender. Do not overcook. Immediately drain the blanched broccoli using a colander and set aside.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, chicken bouillon powder, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons of water. Whisk vigorously until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth, with no lumps of cornstarch.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Sauté the garlic: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the minced garlic. Stir-fry the garlic for about 30 seconds, until it becomes fragrant but not browned.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Thicken the sauce: Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet with the fragrant garlic. Stir constantly as the sauce heats. Continue to stir for about 1 minute, or until the sauce thickens to a glossy consistency.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Combine and serve: Add the blanched broccoli florets back into the skillet with the thickened sauce. Toss the broccoli gently but thoroughly, ensuring each floret is evenly coated with the savory garlic oyster sauce. Serve immediately as a delicious side dish.
⏱️ 1 min