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Simple Broccoli Stir Fry
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Simple Broccoli Stir Fry

Ingredients

  • 2 small or one very large bunches of broccoli, including stems peeled and chopped
  • 2 cups mushrooms cleaned and sliced
  • 1 tablespoons oil
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic
  • 1-2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons mirin Try to find one with the least sugar added.  There should be fairly minimal ingredients.  If you can't find it, omit or replace with a pinch of sugar
  • 2 teaspoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch in 2 tbsp water or another thickening agent
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • 2 bunches of soba noodles cooked and drained or you can sub rice noodles or whatever other noodles you like

Instructions

  • Prepare your broccoli and mushrooms(or other veggies - my husband doesn't like mushrooms so I usually add sliced carrots or celery or even snap or sugar peas) ahead of time.  Boil and salt your water and put in your pasta to cook.  Once the pasta is done drain and set aside.  Heat your oil in a large pan and saute your garlic, either minced or put through a garlic press.  Cook for 1-2 minutes, then add the mushrooms(or carrots and celery).  Stir well and cook till they just begin to release their juices.  Add the broccoli.  You can add the stems first if you like and cook for 2-3 minutes and then add the florets but I usually add it all together because I like the crunch of the stems.
  • Pour about 3-4 tbsp of water in the pan and immediately cover.  Cook just till the broccoli turns vibrant green, just a few minutes.  If you're using snap peas add these just in the last minute before you add your sauces as they don't need long to cook.  The veggies should still be crunchy at this stage but will continue to cook for a couple minutes as you make the sauce so don't cook too long.  Remove the lid and add the soy sauce, mirin and chili sauce.  Mix then immediately add the cornstarch and water and mix quickly.  Continue to mix till the sauce is thickened.  Remove from heat and add the sesame oil and seeds.  Then add in the noodles, mix well, add more soy sauce as needed and serve.  Top with more sesame seeds and some chili sauce of choice.