Garlicky Stir Fried Broccoli Recipe
This is a garlic-flavoured quick and easy stir-fried broccoli recipe. Serve it as a side dish or enjoy it as a healthy snack.
Servings: 2
Calories: 174kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 200 gram broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes
- 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds (til)
Instructions
- Cut broccoli head into florets. Rinse with water.
- Transfer florets to a bowl with the lid. Add hot water. Cover and let broccoli sit in hot water for 2 – 3 minutes.
- Keep a bowl filled with ice cold water ready. After two minutes, immediately transfer the broccoli to the ice cold water. This stops the cooking process and helps retain the green colour.
- After 2 – 3 minutes, drain all the water and transfer the broccoli florets to a colander. They are ready for stir-frying.
- For stir frying, heat oil in a frying pan. Add garlic, and fry it for 20 - 30 seconds to infuse its flavour into the oil.
- Add chilli flakes, broccoli, salt, pepper, and soy sauce. Stir-Fry over high heat for 1 – 2 minutes. Do not cook broccoli for too long.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds. Turn off the heat.
- Garlicky Stir Fried Broccoli is ready to serve.
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Notes
Blanching Broccoli helps eliminate that peculiar raw taste of the vegetable and retain its natural green colour. You can cook broccoli without blanching, also.
Nutrition
Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 218mg | Potassium: 363mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 920IU | Vitamin C: 90mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg