Chinese Restaurant-Style Broccoli with Garlic Sauce Recipe
Crisp-tender broccoli tossed in a bold garlic-soy sauce with just enough heat to keep things exciting—simple, savory and straight from the wok.
Make our Chinese Restaurant-Style Broccoli with Garlic Sauce Recipe at home. This favorite dish can be found on the menus of many Chinese Restaurants and Take Outs – and is just as delicious made at home.
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Chinese Restaurant-Style Broccoli with Garlic Sauce
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Broccoli with Garlic Sauce – A Chinese-American Classic with Bite
Broccoli with Garlic Sauce might be one of the quietest hits on a Chinese-American menu—but it’s also one of the most dependable. It’s often ordered as a lighter option next to sweet-and-sour chicken or lo mein, but don’t let the health halo fool you: this dish packs serious flavor.
Its roots lie in Cantonese and Sichuan cooking, where garlic and soy form the backbone of many fast, flavorful stir-fries. In American Chinese cuisine, it has evolved into a simple, punchy favorite—fast to cook, deeply aromatic, and reliably satisfying.
The signature garlic sauce is more than just garlic. It’s a layered blend of soy, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil and just a little heat from chili garlic paste—all cooked down into a glossy, clingy coating that transforms basic vegetables into something crave-worthy. Add a touch of oyster sauce (or hoisin if you’re keeping it vegetarian), and you’ve got the flavor bomb that keeps people ordering it again and again.
While meatier versions exist—think beef or chicken with broccoli—this all-veggie version has gained popularity with those seeking a lighter plate or plant-based option without sacrificing that big wok flavor.
It’s often served as a side dish, but with a bowl of rice or a scoop of noodles, it becomes a full meal—quick, nourishing, and just spicy enough to perk up your taste buds.
Broccoli with Garlic Sauce is a shining example of how Chinese-American cooking brings tradition and convenience to the same plate. It’s unfussy, flavorful, and ready in minutes—just the way weeknight meals should be.
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Ingredients
- 1 large head Broccoli cut into florets (about 4 cups)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger minced
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce (or use Hoisin Sauce for vegetarian option)
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing Wine or Dry Sherry
- 1 teaspoon Chili Garlic Sauce to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons Water (to make a slurry to thicken sauce)
- 1/4 cup Water or Vegetable Broth
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add broccoli and blanch for 1 - 2 minutes until bright green. Drain and set aside.
- In a wok or large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- When oil is hot and shimmering, add garlic and ginger. Stir-fry 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, chili garlic sauce, sesame oil and water or broth. Stir to combine.
- Add cornstarch slurry. Cook until sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute.
- Toss in blanched broccoli. Stir to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Taste. Season with salt as needed.
- Serve hot as a main or side dish.
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