Chinese-Style Broccoli
From: Jean-Claude B., Montreal
Comments: The oriental way of cooking vegetables seems to be more and more popular. It surely is the best way for vegetables to keep their original green and their delicate taste.
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1 pound [454 g] broccoli [or other green vegetable]
  • 3 tablespoons [45 mL] vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] soy or teriyaki sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 g] sugar
  • 2 teaspoons [10 mL] cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] chicken broth
  • Break-up broccoli flowerets; cut stems diagonally, into long sticks.
  • Into a microwave-safe 8 x 12-inch [20 x 30-cm] dish, heat vegetable oil on 'MAXIMUM' for 30 seconds.
  • Mix in onion dices; cover and microwave, covered on 'MAXIMUM' for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in broccoli, until well coated with oil and onion.
  • Microwave on 'MAXIMUM' for 4 minutes, stirring twice.
  • Mix in soy or teriyaki sauce, sugar and cornstarch, already mixed with chicken broth.
  • Microwave on 'MEDIUM-MAXIMUM' for 2 minutes; mix well.
  • Sauce should be creamy and somewhat translucent.
  • If not, microwave mixture on 'MAXIMUM' for 1 more minute.
  • Check for seasonings.
  • Serve.