Ingredients
Broccoli
- 1 ½ Pounds Broccoli, cut into small florets
Sauce
- 1 Teaspoon Dark Soy Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 2 ½ Teaspoons Rice Wine Vinegar
- 2 Teaspoons Maple Syrup
- 1 Tablespoons Toasted Sesame Oil
- ½ Teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
- ¾ Cup Hot Chicken Broth
Cooking
- 1 Tablespoons Avocado Oil
- 4 Cloves Garlic, mashed
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Arrowroot or Tapioca Flour or Cornstarch, mixed with 1 ½ tablespoons water
Optional Garnishes
- 2 Teaspoons Chili Crunch, optional
- 2 Teaspoons Sesame Seeds, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the broccoli: Wash the broccoli thoroughly and cut it into small, bite-sized florets. Set aside while you prepare the sauce.
- Mix the sauce: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together dark soy sauce, regular soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, maple syrup, toasted sesame oil, ground black pepper, and hot chicken broth until well combined. Set aside.
- Cook broccoli and garlic: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add avocado oil once hot, then add mashed garlic and broccoli florets. Stir together for about 30 seconds, ensuring the garlic is fragrant but not burnt.
- Add sauce and bring to boil: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet, stirring to combine. Increase heat to high, allowing the sauce to come to a gentle boil.
- Prepare thickener slurry: While the sauce is heating, whisk arrowroot (or tapioca or cornstarch) with water in a small bowl until fully dissolved and smooth.
- Thicken the sauce: Once the sauce bubbles gently, reduce heat to low and slowly pour in the slurry while stirring continuously. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
- Serve immediately: Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the broccoli to a serving dish. Top with optional chili crunch and sesame seeds if desired, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use small broccoli florets to ensure even cooking and better sauce coverage.
- Adjust the amount of chili crunch according to your preferred spice level or omit for a milder dish.
- Arrowroot, tapioca, or cornstarch can be used interchangeably as thickeners.
- For a vegan version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Serve alongside rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
