Steamed Broccoli With An Aromatic Sauce Recipe

Name: Steamed Broccoli With An Aromatic Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup cashews; 1 1/2 pounds broccoli; 1/2 cup light chicken or vegetable stock; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons ShaoXing cooking wine (or sherry); 1 teaspoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest; Freshly ground black or white pepper; Kosher salt; 1 teaspoon potato starch (or cornstarch); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 ginger root, 1-inch piece, peeled and cut into fine matchsticks; 1/2 green serrano chile, sliced crosswise into thin rings; 2 pieces scallion greens, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1/3 cup cashews
1 1/2 pounds broccoli
1/2 cup light chicken or vegetable stock
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons ShaoXing cooking wine (or sherry)
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
Freshly ground black or white pepper
Kosher salt
1 teaspoon potato starch (or cornstarch)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 ginger root, 1-inch piece, peeled and cut into fine matchsticks
1/2 green serrano chile, sliced crosswise into thin rings
2 pieces scallion greens, thinly sliced

1
Toast the cashews in a 350u00b0F oven for 10 minutes. Allow to cool and then chop coarsely. Set aside. Rinse the broccoli and cut it into florets. Place in a steamer and steam only until the broccoli is bright green. This will happen very quickly; the broccoli should stay firm and crunchy. Spread it out on a plate or small baking sheet to prevent further cooking.
2
In a small bowl mix together the stock, soy sauce, ShaoXing wine (or sherry), honey, orange zest, and a few grinds of pepper. Taste, and add a couple big pinches of salt. The sauce should be on the salty side at this point. Add the potato starch and stir to dissolve. Set close to the stove.
3
In a wide 10 or 12-inch skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the butter and when it melts and sizzles, add the chopped garlic, ginger matchsticks, and sliced chili. Stir and cook only until the mixture is aromatic and the garlic is very slightly golden. Quickly stir up the sauce mixture and pour it into the skillet. Let the sauce bubble and thicken slightly, stirring all the while.
4
Add the steamed broccoli to the skillet and toss and stir together with the sauce. Try to coat each floret with some of the aromatic mixture. Allow the broccoli to warm up in the sauce for a few minutes. Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with the chopped cashews and the sliced scallion greens. Enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup cashews, 1 1/2 pounds broccoli, 1/2 cup light chicken or vegetable stock, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Steamed Broccoli With An Aromatic Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Steamed Broccoli With An Aromatic Sauce

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