As I've said
before, my husband and I went to China last summer. While there, our eyes,
noses, and taste buds were awakened to many new senses. Sometimes we liked what
we saw, smelled, or tasted, and sometimes we didn't, but there was one dish my
husband tried (I wasn't there at the time) at one of his favorite restaurants
in Shanghai which he loved so much that when he got home, he searched the
internet until he found a recipe that seemed to contain all the flavors he
remembered. Then, he went directly to the store, bought the ingredients, and
soon after cooked it up. His first try wasn't quite right, he said, so he
experimented with the cooking time and the amount of garlic, salt, and
cayenne pepper until he finally found his--now our--favorite combination. My
family LOVES this dish. Including the kids. We've even had a few family, late
night snacks of just this broccoli, so I thought I'd share it with you. I've
copied this recipe directly from sneakykitchen.com. I hope you enjoy it. Actually, I bet you
will!
Broccoli with Garlic
1 1bunch of broccoli, OR 1 lb. frozen chopped broccoli (we only use fresh broccoli)
6 garlic cloves
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional--we use it!)
1. Wash broccoli and cut into small florets. (We do not use the stems.)
2. Steam in a microwave steamer or over boiling water until barely tender and still bright green (about 3-1/2 to 5 minutes in a microwave, depending on the volume of broccoli and water). Don't overcook: with all cruciferae, this is a very important guideline!
3. Place olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Chop or mince the garlic. When the oil is hot, add the salt then the garlic. Sauté, stirring frequently, just until the garlic starts to soften. Quickly add the water, and the cayenne pepper if desired. Turn heat low and simmer for a couple of minutes. Place the broccoli in a large glass or crockery serving bowl. Pour the garlic mixture over it, mixing gently to coat.
Broccoli with Garlic
1 1bunch of broccoli, OR 1 lb. frozen chopped broccoli (we only use fresh broccoli)
6 garlic cloves
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional--we use it!)
1. Wash broccoli and cut into small florets. (We do not use the stems.)
2. Steam in a microwave steamer or over boiling water until barely tender and still bright green (about 3-1/2 to 5 minutes in a microwave, depending on the volume of broccoli and water). Don't overcook: with all cruciferae, this is a very important guideline!
3. Place olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Chop or mince the garlic. When the oil is hot, add the salt then the garlic. Sauté, stirring frequently, just until the garlic starts to soften. Quickly add the water, and the cayenne pepper if desired. Turn heat low and simmer for a couple of minutes. Place the broccoli in a large glass or crockery serving bowl. Pour the garlic mixture over it, mixing gently to coat.
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