Broccoli in oyster sauce
6 servings
10 minutes
Broccoli in oyster sauce is an exquisite dish of Chinese cuisine that combines the tenderness of vegetables with a rich, deep sweet-salty note of the sauce. Stir-fried with ginger, broccoli gains a slight spiciness, while cane sugar and chicken broth add softness and depth of flavor. The main ingredient, oyster sauce, fills the dish with umami, making it perfectly balanced. This classic Asian dish is popular as a side to meat or rice but can also be a light dinner on its own. It is often served in Southeast Asian restaurants and is valued for its simplicity in preparation and richness of flavor. Broccoli in oyster sauce is a great choice for those who want to enjoy traditional Chinese flavors in a light and healthy form.
1
Break two heads of broccoli into florets, and cut the florets in half lengthwise. In a wok, heat vegetable oil, add salt and finely chopped ginger, and sauté the broccoli florets for three minutes.
- Broccoli: 2 pieces
- Vegetable oil: 100 ml
- Ginger: 50 g
- Salt: to taste
2
After that, add sugar, chicken broth, and oyster sauce, mix, and simmer the broccoli in the sauce for another minute.
- Cane sugar: 1 teaspoon
- Chicken broth: 100 ml
- Oyster sauce: 4 tablespoons
