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    Broccoli with Garlic Sauce

    Last Modified: May 31, 2022 - Published by: christieathome

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    Broccoli with Garlic Sauce

    Broccoli with Garlic Sauce. Crispy tender broccoli coated in a glossy thick garlicky sauce with umami flavours! Ready in just 10 minutes. A great vegetable side dish to get in fiber!

    Quick & Easy to make!

    This broccoli in soy garlic sauce recipe is simple to make at home! All you’re doing is combining the sauce ingredients and blanching the washed broccoli florets in hot boiling water until vibrant. Then strain and transfer it to your serving plate. Lastly, in the same pan or wok that has been dried, you’ll simmer and thicken your sauce and pour it over your broccoli. That’s it!

    What can you use garlic sauce on?

    You can also use this Chinese garlic sauce recipe for any vegetables that you’d like! It’s versatile so this sauce can be served with vegetables such as bok choy, gai-lan, cauliflower or choy sum.

    Did you know broccoli is very high in fiber?

    This easy broccoli with garlic sauce is great and simple way to get in fiber! In fact, according to Healthline, 1 cup contains 2.4 grams of fiber!

    What you’ll need

    For this Chinese broccoli garlic sauce, you’ll need the following ingredients:

    • broccoli florets, washed and strained

    Chinese garlic sauce for broccoli:

    • garlic
    • oyster sauce, or sub with vegetarian stir fry sauce
    • regular soy sauce, not light or dark soy sauce!
    • shaoxing wine, or sub with Dry Sherry Wine
    • sesame oil
    • cornstarch
    • sugar
    • water
    Broccoli with Garlic Sauce

    How to make broccoli garlic sauce

    Below are brief steps with visuals to show you how to make broccoli with garlic sauce. Please scroll down to the recipe card below to find full instructions and details.

    Wash your broccoli florets until the water runs clear and strain them.

    In a bowl, combine sauce ingredients.

    In a wok filled halfway with water, bring to a boil. Once it boils, blanch broccoli for 2-3 minutes or soft and vibrant green.

    Strain and transfer to a serving plate.

    Dry the wok and set it over medium heat. Once wok is hot, pour sauce and allow this to simmer to thicken, about 1:30 minutes.

    Once thick, pour sauce over broccoli. Serve & enjoy!

    Broccoli with Garlic Sauce

    Cooking Tips

    Below are tips on making Chinese broccoli with garlic sauce:

    Source fresh vibrant green broccoli

    This will make all the difference. Avoid any broccoli that is limp, yellow-wish or not sturdy. These are old.

    Use fresh garlic for best taste

    This will ensure a garlicky taste to your sauce instead of using pre-minced garlic in a jar. However, if that's all you have, feel free to use that and perhaps add a bit more.

    Do not over blanch your broccoli

    This can lead to very soft broccoli that will crumble, unless you enjoy that. Usually in Chinese cooking, we only blanch until the vegetable turns soft but has a slight crunch.

    Feel free to add broccoli into sauce as it thickens

    Another way to enjoy this dish and to add the blanched broccoli right into the sauce as it simmers in your wok and mixing it! This allows for the sauce to cover every piece.

    broccoli with garlic sauce

    FAQ

    Below are frequently asked questions about this broccoli with Asian garlic sauce:

    What is Chinese garlic sauce made of?

    It’s typically made of garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, Chinese cooking wine, cornstarch, sugar, water, and sesame oil. Sometimes, rice vinegar is added too!

    What to add to broccoli to make it taste better?

    This garlic sauce is one way to make your broccoli taste better. To know what it’s made of, scroll down to the recipe card below to make it.

    Other recipes you may like!

    If you enjoyed this broccoli with soy sauce and garlic, you may like these other recipes:

    Chinese Bok Choy with Garlic Sauce
    Spicy Smacked Cucumber Salad
    Chinese Garlic Yu Choy

    Try it!

    Well, I hope you give my Broccoli with Garlic Sauce a try! It always excites me when you make my recipes and I hope this is one you try and most importantly, enjoy.

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    If you genuinely enjoyed my Asian broccoli with garlic sauce, please leave a 5-star review. I would greatly appreciate it πŸ™‚

    Take care,
    Christie

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    10-min. Chinese Broccoli with Garlic Sauce

    christieathome
    Broccoli with Garlic Sauce. Crispy tender broccoli coated in a glossy thick garlicky sauce with umami flavours! Ready in just 10 minutes. A great vegetable side dish to get in fiber!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Chinese
    Servings 3
    Calories per serving 140 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 340 grams broccoli florets washed and strained

    Sauce:

    • 6 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce or sub with vegetarian stir fry sauce
    • 1 tablespoon regular soy sauce not light or dark soy sauce!
    • 1.5 tablespoon shaoxing wine or sub with Dry Sherry Wine
    • 1.5 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 1.5 teaspoon cornstarch
    • ΒΎ teaspoon white granulated sugar
    • ΒΎ cup water

    Instructions
     

    • Wash your broccoli florets until the water runs clear and strain them.
    • In a bowl, combine sauce ingredients.
    • In a wok filled halfway with water, bring to a boil. Once it boils, blanch broccoli for 2-3 minutes or crisp and tender.
    • Strain broccoli and transfer to a serving plate.
    • Dry the wok and set it over medium heat. Once wok is hot, pour sauce and allow this to simmer to thicken, about 1-2 minutes.
    • Once thick, pour sauce over broccoli. Serve & enjoy!
    Enjoyed my recipe?Please leave a 5 star review (be kind)! Tag me on social media @christieathome as I'd love to see your creations!
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    Wok
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    Silicone Spatula 3-Piece Set
    Nutrition
    Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1040mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 707IU | Vitamin C: 103mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Chinese
    Keyword asian broccoli with garlic sauce, broccoli in soy garlic sauce recipe, broccoli with asian garlic sauce, broccoli with garlic and oyster sauce, broccoli with soy sauce and garlic, chinese broccoli garlic sauce, chinese broccoli with garlic sauce, chinese garlic sauce for broccoli, chinese garlic sauce recipe, garlic sauce for vegetables

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    1. Maria

      July 10, 2022 at 7:19 pm

      5 stars
      It was good - nice and light yet had good flavor. I added chicken broth instead of water.

      Reply
      • christieathome

        July 12, 2022 at 7:28 pm

        Thanks so much for the review Maria! Glad you enjoyed it.

        Reply
    2. Anne

      November 28, 2022 at 1:02 pm

      5 stars
      I made it already 4 times and its ALWAYS a winner. Thank you πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • christieathome

        November 28, 2022 at 1:08 pm

        Thank you so much Anne! I am so happy you like this recipe so much! Have a lovely day! πŸ™‚

        Reply

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