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Sichuan Quick-Fry Broccoli (炝炒西兰花)

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings (as a side)
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Sichuan
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Broccoli (西兰花)
Garlic (大蒜)
Ginger (生姜)
Dried red chilies (干辣椒)
Sichuan peppercorns (花椒)
High smoke-point oil (植物油)
Soy sauce (酱油)
Sugar (糖)
Cornstarch (玉米淀粉)
Salt (盐)
MSG (味精)

Method
 

Prep the Broccoli
    Make the Sauce
      Blanch the Broccoli
        Bloom the Spices
          Stir-Fry
            Sauce and Serve

              Notes

              This lightning-fast Sichuan 炝炒 (qiàng chǎo) transforms humble broccoli into a smoky, crunchy, and addictive dish. Master this technique and apply it to any green vegetable!