Sautéed Broccoli With Minced Garlic (蒜蓉西兰花 Suan Rong Xi Lan Hua)
Sautéed Broccoli with Minced Garlic is a simple, healthy, and refreshing vegetable dish that goes well with both strong and delicate flavored dishes.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
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- 1 large or 2 medium broccoli crowns
- 5 or more garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large pot of water under medium-high heat. While waiting for the water to boil, use your hands or a chef's knife to separate or cut the broccoli crowns into small florets. Save the broccoli stems for a simple salad or pickled dish. Mince the garlic cloves and set aside.
- 2
When the water is boiling, add the broccoli florets and make sure all the florets are submerged in the water. Add a few drops of vegetable oil. Let the broccoli florets blanch for no more than 2 minutes. There's no need to wait for the water to boil again.
- 3
When the 2 minute timer is up, take out the broccoli florets and immediately rinse them under cold water. Drain the water completely and set aside (use a kitchen towel to pat dry if need be).
- 4
Heat a skillet or wok under medium-high heat. When the pot is getting hot, add the 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, then the minced garlic. After the garlic releases some fragrance (about 10 seconds), add the drained broccoli florets. Gently turn the broccoli a few times to evenly mix the garlic and broccoli (about 1-2 minutes). Add the 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt or 1/4 teaspoon of table salt, giving everything a final stir. Then transfer to a plate and enjoy.