Better Than Takeout Broccoli

Steamed broccoli with sesame seeds in a white serving dish.

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Better Than Takeout Broccoli

Crispy-tender broccoli tossed in a sweet, savory, and garlicky sauce that tastes just like your favorite Chinese takeout—only better and made at home.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine Chinese

Keyword Dairy Free, Grain Free, Nut Free, Refined Sugar Free

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings Servings

Calories 187kcal

Author Nicole Modic

Ingredients

1 ½ Pounds Broccoli cut into small florets
1 Teaspoon Dark Soy Sauce
2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
2 ½ Teaspoons Rice Wine Vinegar
2 Teaspoons Maple Syrup
1 Tablespoons Toasted Sesame Oil
½ Teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
¾ Cup Hot Chicken Broth
1 Tablespoons Avocado Oil
4 Cloves Garlic mashed
1 ½ Tablespoons Arrowroot or Tapioca Flour or Cornstarch mixed with 1 ½ tablespoons water
2 Teaspoons Chili Crunch optional
2 Teaspoons Sesame Seeds optional

Instructions

To make this better-than-takeout broccoli, start by washing the broccoli and cutting it into small, bite-sized florets. Set the broccoli aside while you prepare the sauce.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the dark soy sauce, regular soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, maple syrup, toasted sesame oil, black pepper, and hot chicken broth. Set it aside.
Next, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the avocado oil, followed by the mashed garlic and the broccoli. Stir everything together for about 30 seconds, making sure the garlic doesn't burn.
Then, pour the sauce mixture into the pan and give everything a good stir. Increase the heat to high and let the sauce come to a gentle boil. While the sauce is heating up,
While the sauce is heating up, make your thickener by whisking together the arrowroot (or tapioca or cornstarch) with water in a small bowl until fully dissolved and smooth.
Once the sauce is gently bubbling, reduce the heat to low and pour in the slurry. Stir continuously as the sauce thickens (about 1 minute).
Remove the pan from the. heat and serve the broccoli immediately, topped with chili crunch and a sprinkle of sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy!

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