Description
This Gingery Broccoli-Fry with Cashews is a vibrant, flavorful stir-fry dish featuring crisp-tender broccoli florets tossed in a tangy, savory sauce with fresh ginger, garlic, and crunchy toasted cashews. Perfect as a quick and healthy vegetarian main or side, it combines Asian-inspired flavors with a satisfying texture contrast.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Nuts
- 4 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cashews, lightly toasted
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (cornstarch slurry)
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
Cooking Oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat Pan: Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until hot to prepare for stir-frying.
- Prepare Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch slurry, and red chili flakes until well combined; set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add vegetable oil to the hot wok, then add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Cook Broccoli: Add broccoli florets to the wok and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently until they turn bright green and are tender-crisp.
- Add Sauce and Cashews: Pour the prepared sauce over the broccoli and toss well to coat. Then add the toasted cashews and stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes until everything is glossy and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Garnish: Remove from heat and sprinkle sliced green onions on top for a fresh finish.
- Serve: Serve immediately over jasmine rice or noodles as a delicious vegetarian meal or side dish.
Notes
- Toast cashews lightly in a dry pan over medium heat until golden and fragrant to enhance their flavor.
- Adjust red chili flakes according to your preferred spice level.
- This dish is best enjoyed fresh to maintain the crispness of the broccoli.
- Substitute tamari for soy sauce to make this gluten-free.
- For added protein, consider adding tofu or chicken while stir-frying the broccoli.
