Description
Classic Broccoli and Mushroom Stir Fry delivers a quick, nutritious Asian-inspired meal with crisp vegetables and savory umami flavors. Skillful wok techniques ensure perfectly balanced textures that satisfy hungry diners seeking a wholesome dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (300 g) broccoli florets
- 2 cups (250 g) mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil (or sesame oil for extra flavor)
- 1 tsp grated ginger (optional)
- 3 tbsps soy sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsps water
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water in a small bowl until smoothly blended, creating a uniform liquid ready for later use.
- Broccoli Sautéing: Heat a large skillet on medium-high, add oil, and quickly stir-fry broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes. Splash water to steam, ensuring broccoli remains vibrant green and crisp-tender. Remove and set aside.
- Mushroom Caramelization: Utilize the same skillet to sauté mushroom slices, allowing them to brown and develop deep, rich flavor for 4-5 minutes until achieving a golden color and tender consistency.
- Aromatic Infusion: Return broccoli to the skillet, introduce minced garlic and ginger. Stir vigorously for one minute to release intense, fragrant notes and blend ingredients thoroughly.
- Sauce Integration: Pour prepared sauce over the vegetable mixture, coating every piece. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce transforms into a glossy, clinging glaze that embraces the vegetables completely.
- Final Presentation: Transfer stir-fry to a serving dish, optionally garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles for a complete, nutritious meal.
Notes
- Maintain High Heat: Keep skillet or wok at medium-high temperature to achieve perfect caramelization and prevent soggy vegetables.
- Prep Ingredients Beforehand: Chop broccoli and mushrooms uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Control Moisture Levels: Add water sparingly when steaming broccoli to retain crispness and prevent waterlogging the vegetables.
- Customize Sauce Intensity: Adjust sauce ingredients to personal taste, reducing sodium or adding chili flakes for personalized flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg