Recipes from China :: Chinese Main Dish Vegetables
2 lbs. broccoli (1 bunch) 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 2 Tbsp. soy sauce 1/2 c. water or vegetable stock 1/4 c. canola (or other vegetable) oil 1/8 tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. sherry Clean and peel broccoli. Cut stems on a 1/8-in. slant. Mix cornstarch, soy sauce and chicken stock or water. Set aside. Heat a wok or cast iron pan until it is very hot and dry. Add oil, then salt. Turn heat to med. and add garlic. When golden brown, turn heat up and add broccoli. Stir fry for 3 mins. Add sherry and cover the pan quickly. Cook, covered, for 2 mins. Add cornstarch mixture and stir until thickened.
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