Description
This Broccoli and Mushroom Stir Fry is a quick and healthy dish packed with tender broccoli, savory mushrooms, and a flavorful Chinese-inspired sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners, it’s vegan, gluten-free, and ready in just 20 minutes. Serve it over steamed rice for a satisfying meal!
Ingredients
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable broth
- 1½ tablespoons light soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
For the Slurry:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
For the Stir Fry:
- 1 lb (454 g) broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets
- Pinch of salt
- 2½ tablespoons peanut oil
- ½ lb (227 g) button mushrooms, sliced
- 4 dried Chinese chili peppers
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce:
In a small bowl, mix vegetable broth, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, black pepper, and sesame oil. Set aside. - Prepare the Slurry:
In another small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in water. Set aside. - Steam the Broccoli:
Heat ¼ cup water in a large skillet over medium-high heat until boiling. Add broccoli and a pinch of salt. Cover and steam for 1 minute. Uncover, stir, and cook until al dente and water evaporates. Transfer broccoli to a plate. - Sauté the Mushrooms:
Wipe the skillet dry. Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil over high heat. Add mushrooms in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 1 minute. Stir and cook another 2–3 minutes until browned and moisture evaporates. - Add Aromatics:
Push mushrooms to the side. Add remaining ½ tablespoon peanut oil to the skillet. Add chili peppers, garlic, ginger, and green onions. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. - Combine and Sauce:
Return steamed broccoli to the skillet. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir well. Mix the slurry again and pour it into the skillet. Stir until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables. - Serve:
Transfer the stir fry to a serving dish. Serve hot on its own or over steamed rice.
Notes
- Substitute peanut oil with vegetable or avocado oil if preferred.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of rice vinegar or hoisin sauce to the sauce mixture.
- Use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Side Dish
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
