Description
Easy 10-min. Chinese Broccoli with Garlic Sauce is a vibrant and nutritious dish that elevates your meals in just 10 minutes. This quick recipe features crisp-tender broccoli smothered in a rich, glossy garlic sauce made from a delightful blend of garlic, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Perfect for busy weeknights or as an elegant side for special occasions, this dish is not only packed with essential nutrients but also bursting with umami flavors that will have everyone coming back for more. Serve it alongside rice, noodles, or protein for a complete meal that’s as healthy as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz broccoli florets
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 tbsp shaoxing wine
- 1.5 tbsp sesame oil
- 1.5 tsp cornstarch
- 3/4 tsp sugar
- 3/4 cup cold water
Instructions
- Wash and strain the broccoli florets.
- In a small bowl, mix minced garlic, oyster sauce, soy sauce, shaoxing wine, sesame oil, cornstarch, sugar, and cold water.
- Boil water in a wok or large pan and blanch the broccoli for 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Strain the broccoli and transfer to a serving plate.
- In the same pan over medium heat, simmer the sauce mixture until thickened (about 1–2 minutes).
- Pour the sauce over the broccoli, toss gently to coat, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup cooked broccoli with sauce (180g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg