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Cantonese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce
A plate of poached veggies served with Cantonese style oyster sauce is the quickest way to enjoy the freshness of the ingredients. Find out how real Cantonese restaurants serve this simple dish.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
2
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil and a pinch of salt ((Optional))
- 400 g broccoli (, cut into bite sized pieces)
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce ((or vegetarian oyster sauce))
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and a spoonful of vegetable oil to the water, so the broccoli will retain its nice color through cooking. Add broccoli. Cook until soft. Strain and place on a plate. (*see footnote 1)
- 2
While boiling the water, combine 1/4 cup water, the oyster sauce, the soy sauce and the sugar into a small skillet. Cook over medium heat until almost boiling. Turn to low heat. Cook until the sauce reaches desired thickness.
- 3
Drizzle the sauce onto the broccoli right before serving.