Chinese Style Broccoli with Mushrooms

By peridot728

Ingredients

• Seasoning:
• 1 large head of broccoli – cut into florets
• 8 shiitake mushrooms – sliced
• Half a carrot - sliced thinly
• 1 garlic clove - minced
• 1 inch ginger - sliced thinly
• Half a medium-sized red onion – chopped
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Dash of sesame oil
• 1-1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch - dissolved in some water
• to and white pepper to taste

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Blanch broccoli in boiling water for half a minute, then remove and drain.
2. Heat oil in a wok, and then sauté garlic, onion and ginger until aromatic. Add carrots, mushrooms and a little water (2-3 tbsp), and stir-fry for two minutes, or until the vegetables start to soften.
3. Add in the broccoli, seasoning, and a little more water, and stir-fry for another two minutes. Then add in the diluted cornstarch and mix well. Let the sauce boil for a minute until it thickens.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning. Dish out and serve hot.
Note:
For a more festive presentation, add in toasted slivered almond or cashew, scallops, and/or large prawns.

Read more: http://blog.seasonwithspice.com/2012/01/chinese-new-year-vegetarian-recipe.html#ixzz2DmzPpslh