Description
Sizzling Broccoli and Mushroom Stir Fry promises a quick, nutritious Asian-inspired meal packed with umami flavors. Crisp vegetables and savory sauce create a delightful dinner you can whip up in minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 2 cups (300 g / 10.5 ounces) broccoli florets
- 2 cups (250 g / 8.8 ounces) mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
Aromatics and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or sesame oil for extra flavor)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger (optional)
Sauce Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
Optional Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Craft a harmonious sauce by whisking soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water in a small bowl until silky smooth. Keep the mixture within easy reach.
- Ignite a large skillet or wok with medium-high heat, drizzling oil across the surface. Introduce broccoli florets, dancing them around the pan for 3-4 minutes while maintaining constant motion. Splash a hint of water to encourage gentle steaming, ensuring a crisp-tender texture. Extract the verdant vegetables and reserve momentarily.
- Within the same sizzling pan, welcome additional oil and introduce sliced mushrooms. Allow them to caramelize and soften, developing rich golden edges over 4-5 minutes of patient cooking.
- Reunite the broccoli with the mushroom landscape, sprinkling minced garlic and ginger throughout. Toss vigorously for a minute, releasing aromatic essences. Stream the prepared sauce across the vegetable terrain, thoroughly coating each morsel. Simmer briefly until the sauce transforms into a glossy, clinging glaze.
- Elegantly transfer the glistening stir-fry to a serving vessel. Optional embellishments include a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds or delicately chopped green onions. Accompany with steamed rice or tender noodles for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Mastering vegetable texture matters most when stir-frying broccoli and mushrooms, ensuring they remain crisp-tender without becoming mushy or overcooked.
- Select fresh, firm broccoli with vibrant green florets and mushrooms with clean, unblemished surfaces for the best flavor and texture in your dish.
- Quickly cooking vegetables over high heat helps retain their nutritional value, color, and creates a delightful caramelized exterior that enhances overall taste.
- Customize the stir-fry by adding protein like tofu, chicken, or shrimp for a more substantial meal, or adjust sauce ingredients to accommodate dietary restrictions such as gluten-free or low-sodium needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg