Description
Flavor-packed broccoli and mushroom stir fry whisks you into a quick Asian-inspired culinary adventure. Crisp vegetables dance with savory seasonings, delivering a nutritious meal that satisfies and delights you in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 lb (450 g) broccoli florets
- 10 oz (280 g) sliced mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant sauce by whisking soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch in a small bowl until perfectly blended and smooth.
- Prepare a boiling water bath and quickly submerge broccoli florets for mere moments, then immediately shock them in cold water to halt cooking and maintain crisp, verdant texture.
- Ignite a large skillet or wok over robust heat, drizzle with cooking oil, and introduce sliced mushrooms, allowing them to caramelize and transform into golden-edged morsels while seasoning delicately with salt and pepper.
- Create an aromatic moment by nudging mushrooms aside and introducing minced garlic, letting it sizzle briefly before integrating with the mushroom landscape.
- Reunite the blanched broccoli with sautéed mushrooms, then cascade the prepared sauce across the vegetables, stirring enthusiastically to ensure every morsel becomes glossily coated and the sauce transforms into a luxurious glaze.
- Conduct a final flavor assessment, calibrating seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or soy sauce as your palate desires, then gracefully transfer the stir fry to a waiting serving vessel.
Notes
- Master the broccoli blanching by ensuring water is vigorously boiling and cooking exactly 30 seconds to maintain crisp, bright green color without losing nutrients.
- Slice mushrooms uniformly to guarantee even cooking and golden-brown caramelization, which enhances deeper umami flavor and prevents uneven texture.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting traditional soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos, keeping the authentic Asian-inspired taste while accommodating dietary restrictions.
- Elevate protein content by adding tofu, chicken, or shrimp during the mushroom sautéing stage, transforming this side dish into a complete, satisfying meal with minimal extra effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg