Stir-Fried Broccoli
by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine
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Stir-Fried Broccoli
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
1
pound broccoli
1
medium onion
2
stalks celery
4
ounces fresh bean sprouts
1
tablespoon cornstarch
1
tablespoon cold water
1
tablespoon oyster sauce
1/4
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon sugar
1
tablespoon vegetable oil
2
cloves garlic, minced
3/4
cup vegetable or chicken broth
1/4
cup pimiento strips, drained
Preparation:
1.
Cut woody stems from broccoli; discard. Peel stems and cut diagonally into slices. Cut tops into florets; rinse. Cut onion into wedges and celery diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Rinse bean sprouts and drain, removing any green hulls. Set aside.
2.
Combine cornstarch, water, oyster sauce, salt and sugar in small bowl; stir until smooth. Set aside.
3.
Heat wok over high heat about 1 minute or until hot. Drizzle oil into wok and heat 30 seconds. Add broccoli stems, onion and celery; stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add broccoli florets and garlic; stir-fry 30 seconds. Add broth. Cover and cook about 3 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender.
4.
Stir cornstarch mixture until smooth. Add to wok. Cook and stir until sauce boils and thickens.
5.
Add bean sprouts and pimiento; stir-fry just until heated through. Transfer to serving dish.
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