Garlic Sesame Stir-Fried Broccoli
Garlic Sesame Stir-Fried Broccoli
Ingredients
For the Stir-Fry
- 4 cups broccoli florets, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
For Garnish
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the broccoli by washing and cutting it into 1-inch florets. Mince the garlic and grate the fresh ginger. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, light brown sugar, cornstarch, and water until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. This is your stir-fry sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and 1/2 teaspoon of the sesame oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the broccoli florets.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Stir-fry the broccoli for 4 to 6 minutes, or until it is tender-crisp and bright green. You want a slight char on some of the florets. Remove the broccoli from the wok and set aside.
⏱️ 6 min
- 5
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the wok. Sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Give the prepared stir-fry sauce another quick whisk, then pour it into the wok. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens, about 1 to 2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Return the stir-fried broccoli to the wok with the thickened sauce. Toss to coat the broccoli evenly. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Drizzle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Garlic Sesame Stir-Fried Broccoli
Ingredients
For the Stir-Fry
- 4 cups broccoli florets, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
For Garnish
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the broccoli by washing and cutting it into 1-inch florets. Mince the garlic and grate the fresh ginger. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, light brown sugar, cornstarch, and water until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. This is your stir-fry sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and 1/2 teaspoon of the sesame oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the broccoli florets.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Stir-fry the broccoli for 4 to 6 minutes, or until it is tender-crisp and bright green. You want a slight char on some of the florets. Remove the broccoli from the wok and set aside.
⏱️ 6 min - 5
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the wok. Sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Give the prepared stir-fry sauce another quick whisk, then pour it into the wok. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens, about 1 to 2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Return the stir-fried broccoli to the wok with the thickened sauce. Toss to coat the broccoli evenly. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Drizzle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving immediately.
⏱️ 1 min