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Stir-Fried Spicy Broccoli
- Serves
4
- Difficulty
Easy
By Ken Hom
Published 1996
I think we need to look again at ways in which to cook this nutritious and delectable vegetable. All too often it is simply boiled to death, which is so unappealing. Stir-frying it with spices transforms it into a special treat. Served warm or at room temperature, it makes a lovely side dish or part of a vegetarian feast.
Ingredients
450 g 1 lb 1½ tablespoons
Method
Separate the broccoli heads into small florets and peel and slice the stems. Blanch the broccoli pieces in a large pan of boiling salted water for several minutes, then immerse them in cold water. Drain thoroughly.
Heat a wok or large frying-pan over a high heat until it is hot. Add the oil and, when it is very hot and slightly smoking, add the garlic, salt, pepper, Shaoxing rice wine o