Garlic Broccoli

Garlic Broccoli

Garlic Broccoli is a home-style vegetable dish at difficulty 2/5 (Easy), about 187 kcal. This home-style dish is known for its strong garlic aroma and simple seasoning. Ingredients and step-by-step instructions are below, with notes for home cooking.

Difficulty

2 / 5

★★☆☆☆

Easy
Estimated Calories

187 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Broccoli
  • 3-4 Garlic cloves
  • Light Soy Sauce
  • Oyster Sauce
  • Sugar

Steps

  1. Separate the Broccoli into small florets and wash thoroughly.
  2. Peel the Garlic and chop into minced garlic, set aside.
  3. Add 1000 ml of drinking water to a pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
  4. Add the Broccoli. Maintain high heat and cook for **2-3 minutes** until the broccoli turns bright green and the texture becomes tender.
  5. Remove the cooked Broccoli and drain the water. Arrange them in a plate and set aside.
  6. Heat the pan and add 10 ml of cooking oil. Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and stir-fry over low heat until fragrant.
  7. Add 10 ml of Light Soy Sauce, 5 ml of Oyster Sauce, 2 g of Sugar, and 30 ml of water.
  8. Bring the sauce in the pot to a boil.
  9. Evenly pour the cooked garlic sauce over the Broccoli in the plate.

Notes

This home-style dish is known for its strong garlic aroma and simple seasoning. The blanching process leaves the broccoli either soft and tender or lightly crisp, with a refreshing and umami flavor. It is rich in Vitamin C, dietary fiber, and various antioxidants, making it a nutritious, quick vegetarian dish. The cooking process is simple, and beginners can master it easily. The whole process from prep to serving takes about 15 minutes.

Estimated cooking difficulty: ★★
Estimated calories: 187 kcal

Calculation:
Determine the number of servings you plan to make before starting. One serving is enough for 2 people.

Per serving:
- Broccoli ~200 g (about 1/2 of a medium-sized broccoli)
- Garlic 3-4 cloves
- Light Soy Sauce 10 ml
- Oyster Sauce 5 ml
- Sugar 2 g

- Do not blanch the broccoli for longer than the recommended time to maintain texture and nutrition.
- To keep the broccoli crunchier, you can shorten the blanching time.

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