From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...I suspect only Bob is more grateful than you to see I've come to the end of the broccoli trilogy. My final effort is patterned after a dish we had in Hong Kong several years ago. Before I get too far into the recipe, I want you to know that Hong Kong is an extremely cosmopolitan city where you can get any type of food you crave, including pizza and paella. That something is called Hong Kong-style really doesn't mean too much and, if you are interested, information about all eight of the regional cuisines of China can be found here. Samples of all those cuisines can be found in Hong Kong. Generally speaking, Hong Kong-style refers to any dish that is stir-fried and mildly spiced, much like Cantonese food here in the U.S. This is a quick and easy way to prepare broccoli. It is also delicious and works well as a side for non-Chinese meals. If you are looking a new way to prepare broccoli, I think you love the crispness, color and taste of this one. Here's the recipe.
Hong Kong-Style Broccoli...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite
Ingredients:
Sauce
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
2 teaspoons cornstarch
Broccoli
2 tablespoons vegetable oil for stir-frying
1 clove garlic, very finely chopped
2 quarter-sized pieces of ginger, very finely chopped
1 pound broccoli florettes
2 teaspoons sugar
Salt to taste
1/4 cup water
Directions:
1) To prepare sauce: Combine water, oyster sauce, wine and cornstarch in a small bowl. Mix well. Set aside.
2) To prepare broccoli: Heat wok or large frying pan. Add oil and heat until it shimmers. Add garlic and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add broccoli and stir fry until bright green. Add sugar and salt. Pour in water, cover pan, and cook for about 2 minutes. Make a well in center of pan and pour in sauce. Stir until thickened. Toss broccoli in sauce. Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve hot. Yield: 4 servings.
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I like this recipe- we eat a lot of broccoli but I have never used an oyster sauce with it- I made broccoli cheddar biscuits tonight!
ReplyDeleteI love the flavor that oyster sauce adds- this dish would be a perfect complement to just about any main dish. Thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteThat looks so fresh and delicious, Mary. I love brocolli too!
ReplyDeleteI have roasted broccoli, but never saw a recipe like this, very interesting.
ReplyDeletebeautiful recipes ...love broccoli ,must taste wonderful with these flavorful sauces
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I always try to find new ways to cook vegetables. This is a keeper. Thanks Mary!
ReplyDeleteI cook this HK broccoli quite often, usually i add some chopped garlic. Good try.
ReplyDeleteMmmmmmmm I must try this it sounds delicious. Diane
ReplyDeleteMary, I love this kind of cooking method alot. Very simple and tasty and of coz, healthy looking as well. I can finish the whole dish all by myself.
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Blessings, Kristy
p/s when will your grandsons coming over? I'm sure you're getting more & more excited.^_^
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Great! and this wy they stay nice and crispy :-)
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Alessandra
Well all I can say is that Bob SHOULD be grateful you've used the broccoli so imaginatively in three such different ways!
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Lovely, simple and so packed with flavour ♥
ReplyDeleteI could never tire of finding new ways to prepare broccoli! Love the spice in this!
ReplyDeleteWe both enjoy broccoli so you haven't bored me with your broccoli postings at all. I've never prepared it this way but like all the components so putting them together could easily happen. I did your cranberry sauce for our pork loin yesterday. I have to admit that I added orange zest to mine because in jotting down your recipe, I thought it called for the zest. My mistake but a good one. We thought it was a delicious sauce. Thanks for a tasty Tuesday dinner.
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Bonnie
Broccoli makes a weekly appearance in our home (my little one loves it), and this preparation sounds just lovely with the ginger, garlic and touch of sweetness.
ReplyDeleteIt's not often, that we bloggers, publish some side dish recipes! I like this one, because it has an asian twist and I like ginger a lot!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a huge fan of cooked broccoli, but this does look good...and I do so love Asian flavors!! I bet I'd devour this!
ReplyDeleteI do make the cranberry pork roast but in my slow cooker. We love broccoli and this recipe is a keeper.
ReplyDeleteI have been following you for quite a while so, I think you will agree with me that 70 is pretty good.
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What a flavorful way to cook broccoli! That sauce sounds really wonderful, Mary.
ReplyDeleteMy 4 yr old loves broccoli prepared in a similar fashion but I like this recipe better and will try it soon for sure!
ReplyDeleteI love when the broccoli gets that little crunch you speak of! Nice kicked up green!!! Thanks Mary!
mmm, this looks great! i love broccoli but i get bored with it sometimes. problem solved!
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ReplyDeletethis is the way to go with brocolli.
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Bob sounds a little like one of our former Presidents. But, with a preparation like this, how can one not love broccoli?
ReplyDeleteAm ready to finish that whole plate..
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of your recipe is the admonition to "serve hot". I've given up steaming broccoli because it ends up lukewarm by the time it gets to the table. I've got everything you used and will try this within a few days. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI am going to have to give oyster sauce another try - I may like it in this dish! (and maybe add some sriracha sauce to spice it up!)
ReplyDeleteIt's so funny Mary, it's like we've been on the same wavelength recently. I'm making Chinese food for supper tonight! I might just have to throw this dish in too!
ReplyDeleteMary: I did use the orange juice as well. I'm thinking this sauce might be delicious on the Christmas ham as well since Andrew and I were the only ones to enjoy it on the pork loin. It's going into my "always do" recipe file.
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Bonnie
I love the foodie scene in Hong Kong too , absolutely amazing!
ReplyDeleteBut i love more , all the ur have and with all those memories of travel or otherwise , create all the deliciousness in ur kitchen!
Have the most wonderful day Mary and lods of love!
That sounds so delish n flavorful ..must try!
ReplyDeleteYou're definitely on a broccoli kick right now! :) Looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteI'm getting gas just reading these posts. Broccoli and I do not always get along. But I do like the definition of Hong Kong style. Thanks for that
ReplyDeleteOh yum! The sauce sounds so salty and savory and GOOD! I adore broccoli, especially dressed up a bit like this. :-)
ReplyDeleteI had broccoli yesterday. My Mother-in-law made this delicious salad. everything was boiled except the bean sprouts. It was broccoli, carrots, potatoes, bean sprouts drizzled with home made olive oil and some vinegar. it was really good! and I don't eat broccoli too often.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a really tasty way to cook up broccoli, Mary.
ReplyDeleteHi Mary, Mr. P loves broccoli I'll have to try this for him and see what he thinks. I have a feeling he's going to love it.
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I just know we'd love this - I'd never have thought of oyster sauce..... yummy!
ReplyDeleteI love broccoli. This dish sounds delicious. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteSo much healthy recipes on your blog. But this broccoli looks so fresh!!!
ReplyDeleteMy kids love broccoli (weird huh!) and I love finding new ways to fix it. Thanks as always; I just love your site.
ReplyDeleteI know this is good but I am lazy when it comes to broccoli. I just steam them :O
ReplyDeleteWe eat broccoli almost every single night for dinner! Needless to say, we love that vegetable. I'm always looking for new ways to serve it. Thank you so much for sharing, sweet friend. I hope you have a wonderful Thursday!
ReplyDeleteI love broccoli and this looks so good!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure the oyster sauce adds an incredible flavor to your delicious dish.
ReplyDeleteWow - what a nice flavorful way to prepare broccoli. that's why I love coming here - you jump-start my brain! I don't use oyster sauce nearly enough.
ReplyDeletethat is what I eat at home. very common in chinese households.
ReplyDeleteI make a similar version at least once a week--I can't get enough!!
ReplyDeleteMary I have no idea if I entered your contest in the right spot. I didnt want to leave another comment.
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile, I just cant seem to get enough of broccoli lately.