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Simple Stir Fried Broccoli

A quick and easy stir-fried broccoli dish with garlic and ginger.

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Chinese
easy
10 min
4
vegetarian
gluten-free
dairy-free
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 5 min
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J. Kenji López-Alt
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Ingredients
  • Chinese broccolior any hearty green like bok choy, kale, or broccoli florets
  • Garlicsliced
  • 1 inch Gingersliced
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarchmixed with water to make a slurry
  • Waterto mix with cornstarch
  • Chicken stock(optional)or water
  • Saltto taste
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Neutral oillike rice bran, vegetable, or canola
Instructions
  1. 1

    Heat the wok until smoking hot.

    1 min

  2. 2

    Add 2 tablespoons of neutral oil to the wok.

    1 min

  3. 3

    Add sliced garlic and ginger to the oil and let infuse for a few seconds.

    1 min

  4. 4

    Add washed greens to the wok.

    1 min

  5. 5

    Stir fry the greens, folding them until they start to wilt.

    2 min

  6. 6

    Season with sugar and a pinch of salt.

    1 min

  7. 7

    Add a few tablespoons of chicken stock and a couple teaspoons of cornstarch slurry.

    1 min

  8. 8

    Stir fry until the greens are coated with a glossy sauce.

    1 min

Equipment Needed
wok
knife
cutting board

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