Broccoli and Mushroom Stir Fry

Method6 steps · about 20 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Mix the 2 tbsp vegetable broth, 1½ tbsp light soy sauce, ½ tsp dark soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, ¼ tsp ground black pepper and ½ tsp sesame oil in a small bowl. Set this sauce aside.

   Uses 2 tbsp vegetable broth · 1½ tbsp light soy sauce · ½ tsp dark soy sauce · 1 tsp sugar · ¼ tsp ground black pepper · ½ tsp sesame oil

2. 2

   Step 2: In a separate bowl, stir together the 1 tbsp cornstarch and 2 tbsp slurry water. Set the slurry aside.

   Uses 1 tbsp cornstarch · 2 tbsp water, for the slurry

3. 3

   Step 3: Bring the separate ¼ cup steaming water to a boil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 1 lb broccoli florets and sprinkle with 1 pinch salt. Cover and steam for 1 minute. Uncover and stir until the broccoli is bright green and al dente and the water has evaporated. Transfer all the broccoli to a plate.

   Covered broccoli steaming · 1 minUses ¼ cup water, for steaming the broccoli · 1 lb broccoli, cut into bite-size florets · 1 pinch salt

   
4. 4

   Step 4: Wipe the pan clean and add 2 tbsp of the peanut oil over high heat. Add all the ½ lb sliced mushrooms. Let them sear undisturbed for 1 minute, then turn and cook, stirring occasionally, for another 2–3 minutes, until browned and their released liquid has evaporated.

   Brown the mushrooms · 3 minUses 2 tbsp peanut oil for the mushrooms · ½ lb button mushrooms, sliced

5. 5

   Step 5: Move the browned mushrooms from step 4 to one side of the pan. Add the remaining ½ tbsp peanut oil on the other side, followed by the 4 dried chilies, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp minced ginger and 2 sliced green onions. Stir until fragrant and the chilies turn dark red, without burning them, then combine with the mushrooms.

   Uses All the browned mushrooms from step 4 · Remaining ½ tbsp peanut oil · 4 dried Chinese chili peppers · 2 garlic cloves, minced · 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger · 2 green onions, sliced

   
6. 6

   Step 6: Return all the steamed broccoli from step 3 to the mushrooms and aromatics from step 5. Pour in all the sauce from step 1 and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Stir the slurry from step 2 again to resuspend the cornstarch, add all of it, and cook while stirring until the sauce thickens. Transfer promptly to a serving plate. Serve hot as a side, or with ready cooked rice if desired.

   Combine broccoli with the sauce · 1 minUses All the broccoli from step 3 · All the mushrooms and aromatics from step 5 · All the sauce from step 1 · All the slurry from step 2 · Optional ready cooked rice, amount as desired