Sometimes a simple and easy dish like a broccoli stir fry is enough is to awaken taste buds and give a satisfying feeling. Broccoli is designated a super food. It is loaded with fibre and is rich in Vitamin-C.
This green nutritious vegetable is not liked by many. But when made the right way it can be very tasty with minimal seasonings. This stir fry is simple yet flavourful.
It has ginger and garlic which provide heat and flavour along with sesame oil. Soya sauce adds the necessary saltiness and a swirl of honey added towards the end makes this sweet and sticky.
I made this dish to go with simple sesame noodles. Here I have used broccolini which are much thinner and have long stalks compared to broccoli. Broccoli is available in most supermarkets these days.
This dish takes less than 7-8 minutes including prep time. Super tasty, super healthy! Do try this dish from FOI. More Chinese dishes…
- ½ Tbsp sesame oil
- 5-6 pieces of julienned ginger
- 1 minced clove of garlic
- Coarse sea salt or regular salt for taste
- ½ Tbsp soya sauce
- Stalks of coriander
- ½ Tbsp honey
- 1 small head of broccoli or 10-12 florets
- Clean and wash broccoli/broccolini, slice vertically into thinner pieces. Heat sesame oil
- Toss in broccoli/broccolini, stir fry
- Add julienned ginger and chopped garlic
- Sprinkle coarse sea salt and saute on medium high flame for a few seconds
- Next add soya sauce and mix well
- Tip in the coriander stalks and mix well
- Stir fry till broccoli/broccolini turn little soft but still have their crunch. Turn off heat. Swirl in a half Tbsp of honey. Mix to coat well
- Garnish with coriander leaves, spring onions on top. Serve hot with sesame noodles immediately
This dish can also be made with groundnut oil or regular oil. Sesame oil gives it a distinct aroma
Sauteing on medium high flame keeps the nutrients intact and keeps the vegetables fresh and crisp
Broccoli Stir Fry Stepwise:
Clean and wash broccoli/broccolini, slice vertically into thinner pieces. Heat sesame oil
Toss in broccoli/broccolini, stir fry
Add julienned ginger and chopped garlic
Sprinkle coarse sea salt and saute on medium high flame for a few seconds
Next add soya sauce and mix well
Tip in the coriander stalks and mix well
Stir fry till broccoli/broccolini turn little soft but still have their crunch. Turn off heat. Swirl in a half Tbsp of honey. Mix to coat well
Garnish with coriander leaves, spring onions on top. Serve hot with sesame noodles immediately