---
title: "Garlic Broccoli (蒜蓉西兰花)"
description: "This home-style vegetable dish is known for its rich garlic aroma and simple seasoning. The broccoli is blanched until tender or slightly crisp, with a light and fresh flavor. It is rich in vitamin C, dietary fiber, and various antioxidants, making it a nutritionally balanced quick & easy vegetarian dish. The preparation is not difficult, and even beginners can master it easily. From prep to serving, it generally takes about 15 minutes to complete."
image: "https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/vegetable_dish_suan-rong-xi-lan-hua.jpg"
url: "https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/vegetable_dish_suan-rong-xi-lan-hua/"
---

# Garlic Broccoli

**蒜蓉西兰花 · suàn róng xī lán huā**

> Time: 15 min · Difficulty: Easy · Calories: 187 kcal · Serves: 1 serving · Category: [Vegetables](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/c/vegetable_dish/) (素菜)

This home-style vegetable dish is known for its rich garlic aroma and simple seasoning. The broccoli is blanched until tender or slightly crisp, with a light and fresh flavor. It is rich in vitamin C, dietary fiber, and various antioxidants, making it a nutritionally balanced quick & easy vegetarian dish. The preparation is not difficult, and even beginners can master it easily. From prep to serving, it generally takes about 15 minutes to complete.

![](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/vegetable_dish_suan-rong-xi-lan-hua.jpg)

## Ingredients

- 200 g (about 1/2 pieces) Broccoli (西兰花) — per serving
  - Tip: Choose broccoli with tight florets, a bright green color, and no signs of yellowing.
- 3-4 cloves Garlic (大蒜) — per serving
  - Tip: Select garlic with plump cloves and dry outer skin.
- 10 ml Light soy sauce (生抽) — per serving
  - Tip: It is recommended to use high-quality light soy sauce to ensure a rich umami flavor.
- 5 ml Oyster sauce (蚝油) — per serving
  - Tip: Oyster sauce adds thickness and a sweet, savory depth to the sauce.
- 2 g White sugar (白糖) — per serving
  - Tip: Regular white granulated sugar will do.
- 10 ml Cooking oil (食用油) — per serving
  - Tip: Use a vegetable oil with a high smoke point.
- 1030 ml Drinking water (饮用水) — per serving
  - Tip: Used for blanching and making the garlic sauce.

## Tools

Wok, Cleaver / chef's knife, Cutting board, Slotted spoon, Plate

## Method (9 steps)

1. **Prepare the Broccoli** — Cut the broccoli into small florets and wash them clean.
   - Duration: 2 min
   - Tip: Cutting into evenly sized florets helps them cook through at the same time.
   ![Step 1: Prepare the Broccoli](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/vegetable_dish_suan-rong-xi-lan-hua/step_1.jpg)
2. **Prepare the Minced Garlic** — Peel the garlic, mince it finely, and set aside.
   - Duration: 1 min
   - Tip: Mince the garlic as finely as possible for a richer aroma.
   ![Step 2: Prepare the Minced Garlic](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/vegetable_dish_suan-rong-xi-lan-hua/step_2.jpg)
3. **Boil the Water** — Add 1000 ml of drinking water to the pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
   - Duration: 5 min
   - Tip: Use enough water to fully submerge the broccoli.
   ![Step 3: Boil the Water](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/vegetable_dish_suan-rong-xi-lan-hua/step_3.jpg)
4. **Blanch** — Add the broccoli and boil over high heat for 2-3 minutes, until the broccoli turns a bright green and becomes tender.
   - Duration: 3 min
   - Tip: Adding a little salt and oil to the water helps keep the broccoli bright green.
   ![Step 4: Blanch](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/vegetable_dish_suan-rong-xi-lan-hua/step_4.jpg)
5. **Plate the Broccoli** — Remove the cooked broccoli, drain the water, arrange on a plate, and set aside.
   - Duration: 1 min
   - Tip: Drain as thoroughly as possible to avoid excess water on the plate diluting the sauce.
   ![Step 5: Plate the Broccoli](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/vegetable_dish_suan-rong-xi-lan-hua/step_5.jpg)
6. **Fry the Minced Garlic** — Heat the wok and add 10 ml of cooking oil. Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and stir-fry over low heat until fragrant.
   - Duration: 1 min
   - Tip: Be sure to use low heat to prevent the garlic from burning and turning bitter.
   ![Step 6: Fry the Minced Garlic](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/vegetable_dish_suan-rong-xi-lan-hua/step_6.jpg)
7. **Season** — Add 10 ml of light soy sauce, 5 ml of oyster sauce, 2 g of white sugar, and 30 ml of drinking water.
   - Duration: 30 sec
   - Tip: Mix well before heating.
   ![Step 7: Season](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/vegetable_dish_suan-rong-xi-lan-hua/step_7.jpg)
8. **Bring the Sauce to a Boil** — Bring the sauce in the wok to a boil.
   - Duration: 1 min
   - Tip: Boil until it just begins to simmer.
   ![Step 8: Bring the Sauce to a Boil](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/vegetable_dish_suan-rong-xi-lan-hua/step_8.jpg)
9. **Pour the Sauce** — Pour the hot garlic sauce evenly over the broccoli on the plate.
   - Duration: 30 sec
   - Tip: Make sure every floret is coated with sauce.
   ![Step 9: Pour the Sauce](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/vegetable_dish_suan-rong-xi-lan-hua/step_9.jpg)

## Tips

- Do not blanch for longer than recommended, as it may affect the texture and nutrition of the broccoli.
- If you prefer a crispier texture, you can shorten the blanching time.

## Overview image

![Garlic Broccoli — ingredients and steps overview](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/overview/vegetable_dish_suan-rong-xi-lan-hua_overview.jpg)

## Source

Recipe text from [HowToCook](https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook), structured by [Vibe Cook](https://github.com/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend). Public domain (Unlicense).

Original: https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook/blob/master/dishes/vegetable_dish/蒜蓉西兰花.md

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