Tomatoes and Broccoli Stir-fry
This recipe for Tomatoes and Broccoli Stir-fried is a great combination of vegetables. It is easy to prepare and is very healthy. In a 14-inch flat bottomed wok, heat the canola oil and then add the ginger. Sauté for about a minute until fragrant, and then add the tomatoes and broccoli. Cook for about two minutes until the broccoli is bright green and tender, but still crisp. Remove from the heat and serve immediately.
Ingredients
- tomatoes cut in 8 halves (small size but not diced)
- garlic crushed and chopped
- onions cut in small sizes
- broccoli frorets and stem, cut in bitesizes
- fish sauce
- oyster sauce
- Chinese cooking wine optional
- powdered black pepper
- cooking oil
Instructions
- Put oil in a very hot pan.
- Saute' garlic until it turns golden.
- Add in the onions. Stir well.
- When the onions soften, add the tomatoes. Stir well.
- Let the tomatoes release its juice by lowering heat and covering the pan.
- Allow the dish to cook for 3-5 minutes.
- Add the broccoli. Stir well.
- Season the dish with fish sauce, a bit of oyster sauce and pepper.
- Cover the dish to hasten the cooking of the broccoli.
- When the broccoli changes to a more vibrant green, you know that the dish is ready. If you want a softer veggie, allow for it a few more minutes to cook.
- Put the Chinese cooking wine last. (Half a teaspoon will do.)
- Serve hot with a fried dish. See if you'd like my fried chicken with lemongrass recipe. (It's also a delight!)
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Notes
You can also add any vegetable to this dish. Tomatoes and broccoli are an excellent combination, and this recipe is low in saturated fats and high in nutrients. It's an easy and quick meal to prepare and only requires a few ingredients. You can serve this dish with pasta or with whole grain noodles. Aside from steamed broccoli, you can also add chicken or shrimp if you wish.