The Easiest Chinese Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe (Ready in 5 Min)

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Mushroom sauce offers a similar umami flavor for vegetarian options.

Chinese broccoli

🥗Healthier: broccoli

💰Cheaper: broccoli

Broccoli is widely available and offers a similar texture.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option while canola oil is cost-effective.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

Separate the leaves and stems of the Chinese broccoli.

Use the roll cutting technique to slice the stems into thin pieces.

Chop the leaves smaller and set aside.

Grate 1 inch of ginger using a ceramic grater.

Add 1.5 tsp of water to the grater and squeeze the ginger paste into a small bowl, discarding the solids.

Add 1 tbsp of fish sauce, ½ tbsp of soy sauce, and ½ tsp of sugar to the ginger juice and mix well.

Preheat the wok for 40 seconds over medium heat.

Add oil and the sliced stems of Chinese broccoli to the wok; stir for 2 minutes.

Toss in the leafy part of the broccoli and mix until the leaves are wilted.

Add diced garlic and stir until fragrant.

Pour in the seasoning mixture and stir until well combined.

Combine 1 tsp of cornstarch with 1 tbsp of water until no lumps remain; pour into the wok and toss well.

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