Garlic Broccoli
蒜蓉西兰花suàn róng xī lán huā
- Time
- 15 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 187 kcal
- Yield
- 1 serving
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.这道家常蔬菜以蒜香浓郁、调味简单见长,西兰花焯水后软嫩或微脆,清淡鲜美。富含维生素 C、膳食纤维和多种抗氧化物质,是营养均衡的快手素菜。制作过程不难,新手也能轻松掌握,从备料到出锅一般约 15 分钟即可完成。

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Method9 steps
- 1
Prepare the Broccoli
处理西兰花
Cut the broccoli into small florets and wash them clean.
将 西兰花 切成小朵,清洗干净。
2 min
- Cutting into evenly sized florets helps them cook through at the same time.切成大小均匀的小朵有助于同步熟透

- 2
Prepare the Minced Garlic
准备蒜末
Peel the garlic, mince it finely, and set aside.
将 大蒜 去皮,切成蒜末,备用。
1 min
- Mince the garlic as finely as possible for a richer aroma.蒜末尽量切细,香味更浓郁

- 3
Boil the Water
烧水
Add 1000 ml of drinking water to the pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
锅中加入 1000 ml 饮用水,大火烧开。
5 min
- Use enough water to fully submerge the broccoli.水量要足,确保能完全没过西兰花

- 4
Blanch
焯水
Add the broccoli and boil over high heat for 2-3 minutes, until the broccoli turns a bright green and becomes tender.
放入 西兰花,保持大火 煮 2-3 分钟,至 西兰花 颜色变翠绿,口感变软。
3 min
- Adding a little salt and oil to the water helps keep the broccoli bright green.水中加少许盐和油可以保持西兰花色泽翠绿

- 5
Plate the Broccoli
摆盘
Remove the cooked broccoli, drain the water, arrange on a plate, and set aside.
将 煮好的 西兰花 捞出,沥干水分,摆入盘中,备用。
1 min
- Drain as thoroughly as possible to avoid excess water on the plate diluting the sauce.尽量沥干,避免盘底水分过多稀释酱汁

- 6
Fry the Minced Garlic
爆香蒜末
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.
热锅,加入 10 ml 食用油。油温升高后,放入 大蒜末,小火煸炒出香味。
1 min
- Be sure to use low heat to prevent the garlic from burning and turning bitter.务必使用小火,防止蒜末炒焦变苦

- 7
Season
调味
Add 10 ml of light soy sauce, 5 ml of oyster sauce, 2 g of white sugar, and 30 ml of drinking water.
加入 10 ml 生抽,5 ml 蚝油,2 g 白糖,加入 30 ml 饮用水。
30 sec
- Mix well before heating.先混合均匀再加热

- 8
Bring the Sauce to a Boil
煮开汤汁
Bring the sauce in the wok to a boil.
将锅中汤汁烧开。
1 min
- Boil until it just begins to simmer.煮至微沸即可

- 9
Pour the Sauce
淋汁
Pour the hot garlic sauce evenly over the broccoli on the plate.
将烧好的蒜蓉汁 均匀淋在盘中的 西兰花 上。
30 sec
- Make sure every floret is coated with sauce.确保每一朵西兰花都能沾上酱汁

Extra tips
- Do not blanch for longer than recommended, as it may affect the texture and nutrition of the broccoli.焯水时间不宜超过推荐时长,以免影响西兰花的口感和营养。
- If you prefer a crispier texture, you can shorten the blanching time.如果想保留西兰花更脆的口感,可以缩短焯水时间。
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