🍽️ I. Ingredient List (2 Servings)
Here are all the ingredients needed to make this dish:
| Ingredient | Quantity | Notes (Optional emoji) |
|---|---|---|
| Broccoli | 1 head (approx. 500g) | 🥦 Choose ones with tight florets and vibrant green color |
| Garlic | 10 cloves | 🧄 Minced garlic is the soul of this dish |
| Carrot | ½ root | 🥕 Adds color and sweetness, optional |
| Cooking Oil | 20 g | 🫒 Recommended to use light-flavored vegetable oils like peanut oil or olive oil |
| Water | As needed | 💧 For blanching |
| Salt (for blanching) | A pinch | ⚪️ |
| Cooking Oil (for blanching) | A few drops | 🫒 Helps maintain the vibrant green color of the vegetables |
⏰ II. Detailed Cooking Process
- 1.Preparation (Mise en place):
- •Cut the broccoli into small florets along the stem. Soak in lightly salted water for 10 minutes to effectively remove hidden impurities or small insects. Then, rinse with clean water and drain thoroughly.
- •Peel the carrot and slice thinly or cut into decorative shapes (using a mold) for garnish.
- •Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely with a knife. The finer the mince, the more the flavor is released.
- 2.Blanching Vegetables (Key Step):
- •Bring a ample amount of water to a rolling boil in a pot. Once boiling, add a pinch of salt and a few drops of cooking oil.
- •First, blanch the carrot slices in the boiling water for about 30 seconds. Remove and drain.
- •Next, add the broccoli florets to the boiling water and blanch for about 1 minute, until their color turns bright green. Remove immediately.
- •⚡ Key: Immediately plunge the blanched broccoli into ice water or cold running water to cool down quickly. This step instantly locks in the vibrant color and ensures a crisp-tender texture.
- 3.Sautéing and Stir-frying:
- •Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the cooking oil. When the oil temperature reaches about 60% heat (approx. 120-140°C / 250-285°F), add most of the minced garlic. Sauté over low or medium heat until fragrant and lightly golden, taking care not to burn it.
- •Turn the heat up to high. Add the carrot slices and stir-fry for a few seconds, then add the thoroughly drained broccoli. Toss or stir quickly to combine.
- •Optionally, pour in a little cooking wine (approx. 5 g) around the edge of the wok to deglaze and add aroma.
- •Add the seasonings listed below. Continue to stir-fry quickly over high heat for about 30-60 seconds, just until the ingredients are evenly coated with the sauce. Remove from heat immediately and serve.
🧂III. Seasoning Ratio & Nutrition Information
Here is the precise seasoning ratio measured in grams. You can adjust slightly according to personal taste.
| Seasoning | Quantity | Notes (emoji) |
|---|---|---|
| Light soy sauce | 15 g | 🍶 |
| Salt | 2 g | 🧂 |
| Oyster sauce | 10 g | 🦪 |
| Sugar | 1 g | 🍚 Optional, for umami boost |
💡 Tips:
- •Add garlic in two stages: Use part for sautéing initially, then sprinkle the remaining raw minced garlic in just before finishing for a more complex layers of garlic flavor.
- •Key to vibrant green color: Adding salt and oil to the blanching water, and immediately shocking the vegetables in cold water after blanching.
- •High heat quick stir-fry: Maintain high heat throughout the stir-frying process to shorten cooking time, ensuring the vegetables stay crisp-tender and retain more nutrients.
