Ingredients

  • 1 12 lbs broccoli
  • 34 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, finely slivered
  • 1 scallion, shredded
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 12 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 12 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons chicken broth

Method

  • Break broccoli into florets, peel stems and cut into 1-inch pieces.
  • Bring 3/4 cup broth to boil in medium saucepan.
  • Add broccoli stems, cover and cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Drain, reserving 1/2 cup broth.
  • Heat oil in wok or large skillet.
  • Add ginger, onion and garlic and stir fry 1 minute.
  • Add broccoli stems and florets and stir fry 2 minutes.
  • Add oyster sauce, sugar and 1/2 cup broth and stir fry 2 minutes.
  • For thicker sauce, stir in cornstarch dissolved in 2 teaspoons broth and cook briefly.
  • Asparagus can be substituted for broccoli.