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Broccoli seared hard in a hot wok until smoky at the edges, then tossed with ginger, garlic, soy and toasted sesame.
Side dish. Good with char siu-style pork, steamed sea bass or teriyaki-style salmon. Find a main
Equipment: Wok or large frying pan with lid
Measures and names
Ingredients
- 400 g broccoli, cut into small florets
- 1 tbsp oil
- 3 cm piece of ginger, cut into thin matchsticks
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
Method
- Heat the oil in a wok over a high heat until shimmering. Add the broccoli and leave for 1-2 minutes before stirring, then cook for 4-5 minutes in total until charred in places.
- Add 2 tbsp water, cover and steam for 1 minute until just tender.
- Uncover, add the ginger and garlic and stir-fry for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Take off the heat, toss with the soy sauce or tamari and sesame oil, scatter with sesame seeds and serve.
Swaps and tips
Use tamari to keep it gluten free. Get the wok really hot and don't stir too often, so the broccoli chars rather than steams.
Easy variations
- Add a sliced red chilli with the ginger
- Use tenderstem broccoli or pak choi
- Finish with sliced spring onions
- Add a splash of rice vinegar at the end
Nutrition estimated, per serving
| Protein | Carbs | Fibre | Fat | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 g | 4 g | 4 g | 6 g | 85 kcal |
Values are estimates based on typical UK food composition data and will vary with brands and portion sizes.
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Recipe from healthshelf.org
